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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.
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 21, 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
Sep 8, 2022
Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022
Participants and coaches from SWB Colorado's Aurora site. No matter the time of year–whether you may find yourself in the middle of a...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 20, 2022
World Refugee Day 2022: Celebrating and Honoring SWB's Newcomers
Today is World Refugee Day, an international day of recognition organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)....
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 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
Jun 14, 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
Jan 26, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Expands Partnership with Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport and Soccer Without Borders Extend Partnership
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 20, 2021
USA Global Goal 5 Accelerator: Impact Report
At Soccer Without Borders, nearly 50% of our participants and more than half of our coaches identify as female. Since our founding in...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 11, 2021
SWB Included in MPI Report on Strengthening Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S.
With an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the United States’ southern border, the Migration Policy...
Dara Ely, SWB
Jun 18, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Joel Shaffer
Joel has volunteered for SWB Oakland since 2017, working with the U14 boys program as a coach and academic mentor. During the pandemic,...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 24, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Woitalla
By day, Mike is the Executive Editor of Soccer America, writing about soccer at all levels from youth to professional. By evening and...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 19, 2021
SWB Oakland Hosts Footgolf Tournament
On March 27, Soccer Without Borders Oakland hosted its first annual Footgolf Tournament. Normally SWB Oakland holds its popular Small...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Apr 9, 2021
Soccer Without Borders Oakland Launches Global Goal Five Girls League
With more female participants than ever before, it is a crucial time to move towards the goal of launching a Global Goal Five Girls League.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Mar 24, 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.
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Feb 5, 2021
Advancing Racial Justice at Soccer Without Borders
On the precipice of a new season we wanted to cement our commitment to supporting the movement for racial justice in our programs and beyond
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 20, 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 5, 2020
Keep the Ball Moving Juggle Challenge
Keep the Ball moving by sending us your juggle video!
Soccer Without Borders
May 5, 2020
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