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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...
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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.
Dara Ely, SWB
- Jun 18, 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...
Soccer Without Borders
- Apr 24, 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 19, 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...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
- Apr 9, 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
- Mar 24, 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
- 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 25, 2020
Scenes from Soccer Without Borders Oakland Holiday Gift Drive
Thanks to the incredible generosity of the local community, SWB Oakland’s Gift Drive resulted in over 200 gifts distributed to...
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
- Nov 20, 2020
The Launch of The Global Goal 5 USA Accelerator
SWB USA programs officially kicked off the start of the GG5 Accelerator with a storytelling event: “If She Can See It, She Can Be It."
Soccer Without Borders
- Oct 20, 2020
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 29, 2020
Soccer Without Borders Alumni Welcome Day 2020
It is with great pride and gratitude that SWB welcomes over 120 graduating seniors from around the world into our alumni network!
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 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
- 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!
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