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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.

Supporter Spotlight: Emery's Futsal Tournament

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 8, 2023

Supporter Spotlight: Emery's Futsal Tournament

Emery, a high school student from Los Angeles, is an avid soccer player. Playing for her high school and club teams, she has learned,...

Coach Spotlight: SWB Oakland’s Hajar Abulfazl

Sophia Goethals, SWB

Mar 7, 2023

Coach Spotlight: SWB Oakland’s Hajar Abulfazl

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to welcome Beyond Sport award-winner Dr. Hajar Abulfazl as the newest staff team member at our...

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 1, 2023

Run for Soccer Without Borders at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce that, for the 7th year, we will have a charity team running the 2023 TCS New York...

Julio Chow-Gamboa Named to SWB Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders

Feb 27, 2023

Julio Chow-Gamboa Named to SWB Board of Directors

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Julio Chow-Gamboa has been named to the SWB Borders Board of Directors. Julio...

SWB Massachusetts Director Bruno Contreras Featured on the Inspira Podcast

Soccer Without Borders

Feb 14, 2023

SWB Massachusetts Director Bruno Contreras Featured on the Inspira Podcast

Launched in January 2023, the Inspira podcast, hosted by Erika Mueller Chen, is an interview-based podcast that provides career advice...

At Home on the Soccer Pitch: SWB Oakland's Alumni Tournaments

Sophia Goethals, SWB

Jan 18, 2023

At Home on the Soccer Pitch: SWB Oakland's Alumni Tournaments

At Soccer Without Borders (SWB), we aim to make our teams feel like family. This means that, even after participants graduate and move on...

Soccer Without Borders

Jan 6, 2023

Matt Kaiser Named Director of the Soccer Without Borders Colorado Hub

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce that Matt Kaiser has been named Director of Soccer Without Borders Colorado. Thanks...

In the Huddle: The Value of School-Based Partnerships at SWB Baltimore & Beyond

Ryan Gitonga

Dec 27, 2022

In the Huddle: The Value of School-Based Partnerships at SWB Baltimore & Beyond

Partnerships directly with schools are an effective way to meet newcomer students where they are.

SWB Represented at Women Win's Coach In Your Corner Program

Sophia Goethals, SWB

Dec 25, 2022

SWB Represented at Women Win's Coach In Your Corner Program

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) People and Culture Coordinator Mia Golin has been selected to participate in Women Win’s Coach In Your...

Storytelling Event Featuring USWNT's Naomi Girma

Sophia Goethals, SWB

Dec 23, 2022

Storytelling Event Featuring USWNT's Naomi Girma

U.S. Women’s National Team and San Diego Wave Defender Naomi Girma recently joined SWB for a storytelling event where she spoke about...

SWB Co-Founder Mary Connor Featured in Soccer America

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 21, 2022

SWB Co-Founder Mary Connor Featured in Soccer America

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary Connor was recently featured in Soccer America

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 21, 2022

Ted Lasso's Brendan "Coach Beard" Hunt Playing It Forward for Soccer Without Borders

Brendan Hunt, known as "Coach Beard" on the hit TV show Ted Lasso, will play Celebrity Jeopardy! in support of Soccer Without Borders

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 19, 2022

Soccer Without Borders Named a Top 100 Company with Inclusive Benefits

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) was to chosen as one of Mogul's Top 100 Companies with Inclusive Benefits,

Our Mantras: You play best when you're smiling

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 29, 2022

Our Mantras: You play best when you're smiling

Our mantra "You play best when you're smiling" isn't only about fun and joy, but also about how we incorporate self-care and care for others

Our Mantras: Leave Your Shoes At The Door

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 29, 2022

Our Mantras: Leave Your Shoes At The Door

In many cultures, it's a show of respect and cultural humility to "Leave your shoes at the door".

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 28, 2022

Our Mantras: Know the Thingy Thingy

"Know the Thingy Thingy" is about the intuition that comes along with a trusting relationship, where young people feel seen and heard.

Play It Forward: "We're Glad You're Here" Recap

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 22, 2022

Play It Forward: "We're Glad You're Here" Recap

Building an inclusive team culture starts with welcoming. Welcoming is not the same as attending. Welcoming means embracing each and...

Our Mantras: Celebrate the pass more than the goal

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 17, 2022

Our Mantras: Celebrate the pass more than the goal

At Soccer Without Borders, we believe that when it comes to youth development, the process is the point.

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 16, 2022

Our Mantras: Get Them To The Field

Our mantra "Get Them To The Field" is about much more than physically transporting kids to the field.

Soccer Without Borders

Nov 16, 2022

Our Mantras: We're Glad You're Here

Building an inclusive team culture starts with welcoming. This is exactly what our mantra "We're Glad You're Here" means.

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