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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.

Play It Forward Issue #1: The Power of Play

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 3

Play It Forward Issue #1: The Power of Play

Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...

A Season of Growth and Connection: SWB’s Fall Recap

Soccer Without Borders

Oct 29

A Season of Growth and Connection: SWB’s Fall Recap

As we reflect on this fall season, we’re excited to celebrate how each SWB hub has created lasting memories, advanced our mission and...

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 20

Connecting Communities Through Soccer: The Impact of Cultural Exchange at Soccer Without Borders

The International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21st to promote global unity and non-violence, reminds us that peace isn't...

SWB Nicaragua TEAM Camp 2024: Join Us for a Special Soccer and Cultural Exchange Experience

Soccer Without Borders

May 9

SWB Nicaragua TEAM Camp 2024: Join Us for a Special Soccer and Cultural Exchange Experience

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that, after a multi-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more, our SWB...

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 21

Introducing Our 2023 Annual Report

Dear SWB Community, 2023 was a monumental year for soccer and Soccer Without Borders. The year marked the FIFA Women’s World Cup that...

Play It Forward 2023: Top Mission Moments of the Year

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 29, 2023

Play It Forward 2023: Top Mission Moments of the Year

As we celebrate SWB United, our Play It Forward campaign for 2023, we are excited to share this series of year-end blogs centered around...

My Wish for Women's Soccer: Looking Back at the 2023 Women's World Cup

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 24, 2023

My Wish for Women's Soccer: Looking Back at the 2023 Women's World Cup

From July 20th to August 20th, 2023, the world's collective gaze was fixed upon the largest women's sporting event on Earth: the FIFA...

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 5, 2023

First Look: 2022 Soccer Without Borders Hub Reports

Year-round in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the United States, we work hard to eliminate obstacles that too often keep underserved youth from...

First Half Reflections: SWB Hub Highlights and Milestones from Spring 2023

Sophia Goethals, SWB

Jun 29, 2023

First Half Reflections: SWB Hub Highlights and Milestones from Spring 2023

In a soccer game, the halftime whistle is a time to step back, reflect, and discuss the things that have gone well (and those which could...

Michell Guadamuz and Fahaby Kitimbo to Represent SWB at the Women’s World Cup’s Festival ‘23

Soccer Without Borders

Jun 6, 2023

Michell Guadamuz and Fahaby Kitimbo to Represent SWB at the Women’s World Cup’s Festival ‘23

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Michell Guadamuz, captain of Granada FC and alumna coach at our SWB Nicaragua...

Fútbol Sin Fronteras Entrendora Reyna Roblero Premiada Como Mejor Atleta Femenina

Sophia Goethals, SWB

May 9, 2023

Fútbol Sin Fronteras Entrendora Reyna Roblero Premiada Como Mejor Atleta Femenina

Read this article in English. Reyna Roblero – entrenadora, alumna del programa y ex jugadora de la Selección Nacional Nicaragüense, de...

Soccer Without Borders

Apr 20, 2023

Jennifer Tepper Named Soccer Without Borders Executive Director

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tepper as its new Executive Director. Jennifer brings a...

In the Huddle: An Inside Look at SWB’s Coach Foundations Training

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 8, 2022

In the Huddle: An Inside Look at SWB’s Coach Foundations Training

For the first time in nearly three years, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) brought together 20 full-time staff members from around the United...

If She Can See It, She Can Be It: A Spotlight on Granada FC

Soccer Without Borders

Oct 10, 2022

If She Can See It, She Can Be It: A Spotlight on Granada FC

While the growth of the women’s game in Europe and the United States may receive the majority of media’s attention, there is also a...

In the Huddle: A Spotlight on the Creating Belonging Series

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 21, 2022

In the Huddle: A Spotlight on the Creating Belonging Series

“Belonging”, “inclusion”, “equity”, “opportunity” – you won’t have to spend much time around a Soccer Without Borders (SWB) program...

Switch The Pitch Mobilizes Players Toward Anti-Racist Action

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 8, 2022

Switch The Pitch Mobilizes Players Toward Anti-Racist Action

Switch the Pitch supporters clockwise from the upper-left: Angela Hucles Mangano from Angel City FC, CJ Brown from Chicago Fire FC, Ali...

Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 20, 2022

Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022

No matter the time of year–whether you may find yourself in the middle of a summer heat wave or winter snow storm, a busy school semester...

SOMOS Equidad: Promoting Gender Equity in Latin America

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 12, 2022

SOMOS Equidad: Promoting Gender Equity in Latin America

“WE ARE Equity”! This is not merely the English translation of SOMOS Equidad, the name given to represent the latest installment of the...

Meeting Youth Where They Are: Annual Report FY21

Soccer Without Borders

Jun 14, 2022

Meeting Youth Where They Are: Annual Report FY21

The average soccer player spends more than 95% of the game without the ball. A match’s outcome relies much less on what you do when you...

Soccer Without Borders

Apr 25, 2022

Soccer Without Borders Nicaragua a Featured Grantee of Together Women Rise

Soccer Without Borders (SWB, locally Fútbol Sin Fronteras) has been selected as a Featured Grantee of Together Women Rise in support of...

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