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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
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 brand, as the...
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
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 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
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 31, 2018
Introducing Soccer Without Borders Seattle
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce the addition of its newest program: SWB Seattle. The Seattle program will open in...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 11, 2017
SWB Boston Names New Director
Now in its sixth year of programming, Soccer Without Borders Boston will enter the 2017-18 school year under the leadership of its new...
Soccer Without Borders
May 31, 2017
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names SWB Finalist for Sports Award
PRINCETON, N.J.,– The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced 16 finalists for the 2017 Sports Award, an honor recognizing...
Soccer Without Borders
May 1, 2017
US Soccer Foundation Awards SWB Inaugural Impact Award
CAMBRIDGE, MA– Soccer Without Borders today announced it has been awarded the 2017 Urban Soccer Symposium Impact Award from the U.S....
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 21, 2017
Youth Soccer in Maryland: Barriers to Inclusion & Play for Newcomers
Our goal is for all Soccer Without Borders participants to be able to take full advantage of the program activities we provide. Our...
Soccer Without Borders
Jan 31, 2017
Soccer Without Borders: a Global Family Full of the Deepest Love
For a year and a half, I spent my Friday afternoons with Soccer Without Borders Oakland’s coaches and high school girls. When I started...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 29, 2016
Choices
This reflection piece comes from Leila Milani, a member of the Soccer Without Borders Board of Directors. Leila is currently a Senior...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 24, 2016
Celebrating 10 Years of Playing for Change
For the past 10 years, Soccer Without Borders has been fortunate to serve newcomer refugee, immigrant, and asylee youth across the United...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 20, 2016
Reuters: Soccer helps young refugees take a shot at a new life in the U.S.
This week, global leaders are convening in New York City for the U.N. Summit on Refugees and Migrants. With more than 65 million people...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 22, 2016
Refugees on the Playing Fields of America
Temperatures soared above 90 degrees at the Vanguard Collegiate Middle School soccer field in East Baltimore, but the heat did little to...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 8, 2016
SWB Boston Girls Attend DreamBig! Leadership Conference
“What dreams do you all have?” Alisha Collins, Manager of Reebok’s Foundation & Relations at Reebok International. Girls around the room...
Soccer Without Borders
Feb 23, 2016
Spring is in the Air at SWB Baltimore
This spring season at Soccer Without Borders Baltimore is a huge one. Not only are we continuing our coed middle school and boys' high...
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