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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...
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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
Jan 17
Jules Mayele Named Director of SWB Uganda
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that Jules Mayele has been named Director of SWB Uganda! An alumnus of the program,...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 16, 2023
Ensi Yona for Her: Celebrating the Women’s World Cup at SWB Uganda
Every four years, the FIFA Women’s World Cup captures the attention of the entire footballing world, bringing women’s sports into the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 11, 2023
From Displacement to Belonging: Soccer's Impact on the Refugee Experience
Highlights from our June 22, 2023 event, From Displacement to Belonging: Soccer's Impact on the Refugee Experience. Every refugee's...
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...
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 7, 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...
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 4, 2023
SWB Uganda’s Masika Munoya Featured by the U.S. State Department Foreign Policy Classroom
Photo from @RachelEClement on Twitter; https://tinyurl.com/2rubt77m In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Secretary’s Office of...
Jules Mayele
Dec 26, 2022
The Kampala Girls League: Growing the Game for Girls
Launched in 2019 and expanded in 2020 with support from Beyond Sport and Laureus Sport for Good, the Kampala Girls League (KGL) is a...
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 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...
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
Aug 16, 2022
It’s Back! The Soccer Without Borders Youth Festival is Returning January, 2023
After a three year hiatus brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that the SWB...
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 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 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
May 5, 2022
Jeremiah Lukeka Named Director at Soccer Without Borders Uganda
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce that Jeremiah Lukeka has been named Director of SWB Uganda. Jeremiah, or "Coach...
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
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