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Stories from
the Field
With year-round activities happening across our hubs in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, there is no shortage of inspiring stories to share. Stay up to date with all of the latest news around Soccer Without Borders through our blog, newsletters, and social media.


Soccer Without Borders
Sep 18, 2020
SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Featured on In Her Corner Podcast
SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mary McVeigh Connor, was recently celebrated as a guest on the In Her Corner podcast


Soccer Without Borders
Aug 6, 2020
NorCal Premier Soccer Features SWB's Ben Gucciardi
"We need fundamental restructuring of the priorities that we have around youth soccer..."


Soccer Without Borders
Aug 4, 2020
Baltimore Ravens Award Soccer Without Borders with PLAY 60 Grant
Funding will support programs for 100 SWB Maryland middle school youth to develop their English, soccer and leadership skills.


Soccer Without Borders
Jul 28, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Founder Ben Gucciardi Inspires Lehigh University Students
"Nothing less than inspirational. He exemplifies what it means to not only do well, but also to do good in the world."

Soccer Without Borders
Jul 16, 2020
Allyson Swaby Pledges to SWB Boston
"I want to make sure that I'm able to make an impact where and when I can. Just like those who impacted me."


Soccer Without Borders
Jul 5, 2020
Soccer Without Borders launches the Virtual Summer Academy
The Virtual Summer Academies combines small group sessions with at-home wellness, English language development, and academic activities.


Soccer Without Borders
Jul 1, 2020
Bruno Contreras Named Boston Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Bruno Contreras as SWB Boston Program Director.


Soccer Without Borders
Jun 10, 2020
Aya Features With Best in the World: Discussing Equal Opportunity
SWB Maryland's Aya, features alongside Ada Hegerberg, Blaise Matuidi, Juan Mata, and Eniola Aluko to discuss equal opportunities in soccer.

Soccer Without Borders
Jun 5, 2020
Building a More Inclusive and Equitable World
Soccer Without Borders was founded in 2006 with a vision for an inclusive and equitable world.


Soccer Without Borders
Jun 4, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Celebrates End of Stay Home Season
The Stay Home Season brought over 100 teams from 4 countries, 15 states, and 40 cities together to connect through a global competition.

Soccer Without Borders
May 27, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Receives Colorado Relief Funding to Support Creating Belonging Campaign
Soccer Without Borders was recently awarded $20,000 of grant funding by the Colorado COVID Relief Fund to help support newcomer youth.

Soccer Without Borders
May 5, 2020
Keep the Ball Moving Juggle Challenge
Keep the Ball moving by sending us your juggle video!


Soccer Without Borders
Apr 29, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Featured by SB Nation
SB Nation shines a spotlight on the transformative experience of Warshan Hussin, a former SWB Maryland participant and current staff member.


Soccer Without Borders
Apr 9, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Launches Stay Home Spring Season
Today, Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce the launch of our first full Stay Home Spring Season!


Soccer Without Borders
Mar 30, 2020
Gender Equality On and Off the Pitch: Reflections From Pakistan
We are excited to share the reflections and learnings of SWB Maryland Program Coordinator Sarah Stangl from her coach exchange in Pakistan.


Soccer Without Borders
Mar 25, 2020
Addressing Youth Isolation During the COVID-19 Crisis
With over one billion young people are currently experiencing a disruption in their ability to go to school and participate in...


Soccer Without Borders
Mar 8, 2020
Introducing: The Global Goal 5 Accelerator
The first-ever Global Goal 5 Accelerator will kick off at Soccer Without Borders in Kampala, Uganda on Tuesday, March 10th. Nine different o


Soccer Without Borders
Feb 25, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon
Team Soccer Without Borders is now looking to recruit fifteen passionate and dedicated runners to make each mile count for SWB programs!


Soccer Without Borders
Feb 7, 2020
Shannon Fisher Named Seattle Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Shannon Fisher as its newest Seattle Program Director.


Soccer Without Borders
Jan 8, 2020
Shiham Receives Full Scholarship to the University of Puget Sound
“Through SWB, I learned leadership skills, which have led me to having this scholarship opportunity."
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