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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.

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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 brand, as the “Official Uniform Provider” for all Soccer Without Borders USA teams. There is little that compares to the feeling of putting on a jersey you are proud of alongside teammates you care about with a logo you believe in. This Fall, Soccer Without Borders teams across the United States will take the field in their new SWB-branded Capelli Sport uniform

SWB Seattle gets on the Field with Seattle Youth Soccer Association

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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 opportunity to play in competitive games. Suiting up, representing your community, and working together with your teammates towards a common goal is a uniquely unifying experience. For newcomer immigrant and refugee youth that participate in Soccer Without Borders Seattle, game play provides a space for players to connect across cultures, ap

Soccer without Borders

Apr 18, 2018

Soccer Without Borders Awarded $25,000 From U.S. Soccer Foundation

Grant to Fund Innovative Programming That Keeps Teens in the Game CAMBRIDGE, MA – Soccer Without Borders today announced it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the national model for sports-based youth development programs in underserved communities. This grant is intended to fund key components within Soccer Without Borders programs that ensure participant retention into the teen years, particularly trauma-informed coach training, monitoring & e

Soccer without Borders

Oct 18, 2017

Senda Athletics and Soccer Without Borders Partner Toward A Common Goal

Cambridge, MA— Senda Athletics, a global leader in producing premium quality Fair Trade Certified soccer balls, has renewed its partnership as the “Official Game Ball” of Soccer Without Borders. Senda was started with a clear goal: disrupt the industry by embracing Fair Trade, bringing back craftsmanship, promoting joyful play, and improving lives along the way. Since its very beginning, Senda has built its B-Corps business model around “1% for the game” providing equipment a

Soccer without Borders

Aug 22, 2017

Ruffneck Scarves: The Official Scarf of Soccer Without Borders

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is proud to announce that Ruffneck Scarves will renew their partnership as the official scarf of SWB. Ruffneck, an official scarf supplier of U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer (MLS), USL, and the NCAA, was founded with a goal of promoting the greatest game in the world by providing fans with high-quality soccer scarves. Jeff McIntyre, founder of Ruffneck Scarves, is pleased to continue this partnership as “SWB does so many great things for children

Shoot Europe Launches Charitable Program With SWB Uganda

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Dec 8, 2016

Shoot Europe Launches Charitable Program With SWB Uganda

Soccer Without Borders Uganda was proud to be selected as the 2016 charitable project for Shoot Europe, through a mutual partnership with Global Giving UK. Below is an excerpt from their announcement and reflection on the project. Read the full piece here. From the Shoot Europe web release: "2016 has been an exciting year for us. We spent the first half of the year travelling all over Europe producing shoots, and then we went on an unexpected journey a little further afield…

Top Right Apparel Launches With SWB As Beneficiary

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Nov 28, 2016

Top Right Apparel Launches With SWB As Beneficiary

Top Right Apparel launched its new apparel brand on Cyber Monday, with Soccer Without Borders as its charity beneficiary. Top Right is dedicated to producing high quality apparel with iconic single color print designs specifically for people who share a passion for the beautiful game. Their high-performance cotton-rich fabric is meant to take fans from game day to game night, ensuring they look great at the game and after. Every Top Right t-shirt sold contributes $1.00 to

Soccer without Borders

Nov 23, 2016

Playing Joyfully With Senda

For the first time, when we say the words “Playing for Change” at Soccer Without Borders, which we so often do, we have a ball to match the meaning behind the phrase. Earlier this year, we worked with the talented designers at Senda Athletics to create a custom ball to commemorate 10 years of playing for change across the USA and the world. It may be impossible to capture the full meaning behind a milestone that stands for so many moments of growth, inclusion, and personal su

Meet Senda: The Official Game Ball of SWB

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May 5, 2016

Meet Senda: The Official Game Ball of SWB

Soccer Without Borders Announces Senda Athletics as “Official Game Ball” Cambridge, MA— Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce Senda Athletics, a global leader in producing premium hand-stitched Fair Trade Certified soccer balls, as the “Official Game Ball” of all Soccer Without Borders games and events. Senda was started with a clear goal: disrupt the industry by embracing Fair Trade, bringing back craftsmanship, promoting joyful play, and improving lives along the wa

Inspiration and Perspiration with Positive Tracks

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Mar 7, 2016

Inspiration and Perspiration with Positive Tracks

There is a lot of advice out there on how to engage this next generation of outspoken, tech-savvy, socially-conscious young people. For me as a child of the early 80’s, I have prided myself in having learned to do things “the hard way,” fervently ignoring the fact that my birth year hangs right on the cusp of that millennial generation mark. As my life became increasingly enveloped by smart tech, at first, I felt denial: “But I own an atlas!” Then, shame: “I swear I have ne

New Balance Foundation to Support SWB Boston

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Dec 4, 2015

New Balance Foundation to Support SWB Boston

Soccer Without Borders is proud to announce that it has received a $15,000 SparkStart grant from New Balance Foundation to support its Boston, Massachusetts program. Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change in the lives of newcomer refugee, immigrant and asylee youth. In an inclusive, team environment, SWB participants form positive relationships and gain the skills and support they need to achieve success on and off the field. New Balance Foundati

Marley Coffee Announces #1CupCares Giving Initiative Supporting SWB Greeley

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Dec 1, 2015

Marley Coffee Announces #1CupCares Giving Initiative Supporting SWB Greeley

Marley Coffee, the "sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan-roasted premium coffee company" just launched their holiday giving campaign, #1CupCares, donating $1 of every online order to one of three charities, including SWB Greeley! From CNN Money: "Rooted in the Marley family values of love, passion and social responsibility, #1CupCares bolsters the company’s ongoing commitment to creating positive change through coffee and highlights three organizations from around

SWB Greeley Teams Up with Northern Colorado Soccer Club

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Oct 1, 2015

SWB Greeley Teams Up with Northern Colorado Soccer Club

Soccer Without Borders Partners With Northern Colorado Soccer Club To Bring Additional Soccer Opportunities To Newcomer Youth In Greeley, Colorado Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is proud to announce that it has partnered with Northern Colorado Soccer Club (NCSC) to support its Greeley, Colorado Program. Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change in the lives of newcomer refugee, immigrant and asylee youth. In an inclusive, safe team environment, SWB par

Ruffneck Scarves becomes Official Scarf provider of SWB

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Aug 31, 2015

Ruffneck Scarves becomes Official Scarf provider of SWB

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ruffneck Scarves as its official scarf provider. Ruffneck, an official scarf supplier of U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer (MLS), USL, and the NCAA, was founded with a goal of promoting the greatest game in the world by providing fans with high-quality soccer scarves. “We are very excited about formalizing our partnership with Soccer Without Borders. SWB does so many great things for children both d

SWB Boston Girls Dream Big! During First League Season

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May 19, 2015

SWB Boston Girls Dream Big! During First League Season

SWB Boston’s middle school girls have worked, played and grown together since 2013. After countless soccer practices, team excursions and friendly matches, the girls have become a dynamic, welcoming and hard-working group. All of that effort paid off this spring, when for the first time ever they began participating in formal league play through the Middlesex Youth Soccer League. As the Boston middle school girls take the field this spring, they are sporting brand new unifo

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