El Tímpano and KQED Feature SWB Bay Area in Powerful New Article

Photo Credit: Alejandro Durán for El Tímpano/CatchLight Local/ Report for America corps member

We’re honored to share a recent feature originally published by El Tímpano and picked up by KQED, a public media outlet serving the Bay Area and beyond. The article highlights the experiences of Soccer Without Borders participants and the role of sport in helping newcomer youth navigate change, adversity, and belonging.

With voices from our Bay Area programs, the piece illustrates how soccer becomes more than just a game—it becomes a place of consistency, community, and hope. At a time when many underserved youth face increasing uncertainty and social isolation, this story sheds light on how safe, inclusive spaces like ours can offer both support and joy.

Thank you to El Tímpano and KQED for amplifying the power of soccer to build resilience and connection.

Read the full article here: As Safe Spaces Shrink, Immigrant Youth Find Solace in the Beautiful Game