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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
Dec 3, 2024
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 29, 2024
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
Mar 21, 2024
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 1, 2023
Audio Interview: Get to Know the Alumni Coaches from SWB Oakland!
As part of our SWB United: Play It Forward campaign, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on some incredible teammates who began their...
Soccer Without Borders
May 3, 2023
Professional Soccer Players Share Personal Insights on How Racism Impacts the Game
On May 1st, a panel of current and former professional soccer players from the MLS, NWSL, and USL gathered for View from the Pitch, a...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Jan 18, 2023
At Home on the Soccer Pitch: SWB Oakland's Alumni Tournaments
At Soccer Without Borders (SWB), we aim to make our teams feel like family. This means that, even after participants graduate and move on...
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...
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 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...
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
Jan 26, 2022
Free Workshop Series: How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth
Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce a new virtual workshop series entitled How Soccer Can Support Newcomer Afghan Youth. This...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 20, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Expands Partnership with Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport and Soccer Without Borders Extend Partnership
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Feb 5, 2021
SWB Oakland to Expand Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Programs
SWB Oakland is expanding its support for unaccompanied immigrant youth in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District.
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 14, 2020
Three Soccer Without Borders Oakland Participants Finalists for Posse Scholarships
One of the three pillars of SWB's holistic programming is Education, including supporting participants to gain access to higher education.
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 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
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
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 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
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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