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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
Jul 1, 2020
Bruno Contreras Named Boston Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Bruno Contreras as SWB Boston Program Director.
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 7, 2020
Shannon Fisher Named Seattle Director at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Shannon Fisher as its newest Seattle Program Director.
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 19, 2019
Andrew Syed Named First Ever Managing Director of Development at Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce Andrew Syed as its first-ever Managing Director of Development.
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 16, 2019
Senda and SWB Renew Partnership
When you think of soccer at its most basic, people often say "all you need is a ball." All over the world, soccer balls take many forms,...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 23, 2019
SWB Wins Beyond Sport Collective Impact Award
We are thrilled to share that Soccer Without Borders has been named one of five winners of the first-ever Beyond Sport Collective Impact...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 21, 2019
Celebrating 10 Years at SWB Maryland
Baltimore, MD- "Families are resettled in Baltimore every day, but what does it really mean to be settled? Their basic needs are met –...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 13, 2019
Capelli Sport Teams Up With Soccer Without Borders
Cambridge, MA— Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce Capelli Sport, an innovative sportswear and team wear brandÂÂ, as the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 20, 2019
FSF leaders represent on a global scale
While the momentum surrounding the women’s game began well before the World Cup, the energy generated by the 2019 Women’s World Cup in...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 7, 2019
Our Women's World Cup Legacy
Today, the USA lifted the FIFA Women's World Cup for a record 4th time, and Soccer Without Borders celebrated alongside their brilliant...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 29, 2019
SWB Colorado Graduate Ophi Featured By Greeley Tribune
This article appeared in the Greeley Tribune on June 28, 2019. See the excerpt below and click here for the full article. Earlier this...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 8, 2019
Women's World Cup Here We Come
Soccer Without Borders is thrilled to announce its delegation for the upcoming Youth Festival at the FIFA Women's World Cup, hosted by...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 3, 2018
Soccer Without Borders Elected to streetfootballworld Network Board
SWB Boston Director Preston Hollis on stage for the election announcement in Berlin 12/1/18 (photo: sfw) Since 2012, Soccer Without...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 15, 2018
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Soccer Without Borders Sports Award Winner
Soccer Without Borders has been named the 2018 Winner of the Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award in the category of "Influential Leader and...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 2, 2018
SWB Seattle gets on the Field with Seattle Youth Soccer Association
Partnership to get newcomer immigrant and refugee youth connected to local league Seattle, WA – One of the greatest joys of sport is the...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 1, 2018
Fútbol Sin Fronteras Granada Featured by BBC Sport
Long-time participants-turned-coaches, Hasly and Francisca, shared with BBC Sport how soccer has continued to be a source of community...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 19, 2018
Staff Picks: What We're Reading Around World Refugee Day
At Soccer Without Borders, we serve newcomer refugee and immigrant youth from 60 different countries, many of whom have fled some of the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 18, 2018
DÃas difÃciles en Nicaragua
Queridos Amigos, Posiblemente has visto en las noticias a Nicaragua con más frecuencia en las últimas semanas, especialmente los dÃas...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 14, 2018
Challenging Days in Nicaragua
Dear Friends, You may have seen Nicaragua in the news more frequently in recent weeks, and especially in recent days, as violent...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 6, 2018
Soccer Without Borders Announces New Directors in Maryland and Colorado
MARYLAND Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce the hiring of Emily Sherman as the incoming Director of SWB Baltimore. Emily will...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 24, 2018
SWB Alumnus Speaks at FIFA for Equality and Inclusion Conference
On Wednesday, February 28th, SWB Baltimore Coach Kat Sipes and alumnus Warshan Hussin headed to the airport to begin their journey to...
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