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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.
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 1, 2023
Audio Interview: Get to Know the Alumni Coaches from SWB Oakland!
As part of our SWB United: Play It Forward campaign, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on some incredible teammates who began their...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 29, 2023
Play It Forward 2023: Top Mission Moments of the Year
As we celebrate SWB United, our Play It Forward campaign for 2023, we are excited to share this series of year-end blogs centered around...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 15, 2023
Soccer Without Borders Honored as 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Soccer Without Borders has been named as a 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about...
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 9, 2023
Michael Littleton Named to SWB Board of Directors
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Littleton to the SWB Board of Directors. Michael joins...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 25, 2023
Soccer Without Borders and Capelli Sport Sign Renewed Partnership
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce a renewed four-year partnership with Capelli Sport as our “Official and Exclusive...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 13, 2023
Soccer Without Borders Awarded Best International Practice on Sustainability by the UN
The International Board of Sustainable Businesses and Global Innovation (Entreps) in collaboration with the United Nations, has named...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 9, 2023
Adaobi Okafor Named to SWB Board of Directors
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Adaobi Okafor has been named to the SWB Board of Directors. Adaobi comes to us...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Sep 20, 2023
SWB Oakland’s Elementary School League Creates Opportunities for Youth Leadership
This past spring, our Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Oakland hub, in collaboration with Oakland Unified School District, launched our very...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 13, 2023
SWB Maryland Youth Leaders Featured by Fox 45 Baltimore
This past summer, our Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Maryland hub was featured in a special report by local news affiliate Fox 45...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
Aug 30, 2023
Introducing the 2023 Soccer Without Borders TCS New York City Marathon Team
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce the 11 members of our 2023 TCS New York City Marathon team! United through their love...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 24, 2023
My Wish for Women's Soccer: Looking Back at the 2023 Women's World Cup
From July 20th to August 20th, 2023, the world's collective gaze was fixed upon the largest women's sporting event on Earth: the FIFA...
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
May 25, 2023
Virginia Dream FC to Participate in The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Support of Soccer Without Borders
Semi-pro soccer club Virginia Dream FC will be participating in The Soccer Tournament (TST) in support of Soccer Without Borders (SWB)....
Soccer Without Borders
May 17, 2023
Nora Dooley Tapped To Lead SWB Assist
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Nora Dooley has joined the team as Director of SWB Assist. Nora comes to us with...
Sophia Goethals, SWB
May 9, 2023
SWB Nicaragua Coach Reyna Roblero Named Granada’s Outstanding Female Athlete
Lea este artÃculo en español. Reyna Roblero – a coach, program alumna, and former Nicaraguan National Team player from our SWB Nicaragua...
Soccer Without Borders
May 3, 2023
Professional Soccer Players Share Personal Insights on How Racism Impacts the Game
On May 1st, a panel of current and former professional soccer players from the MLS, NWSL, and USL gathered for View from the Pitch, a...
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