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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
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.
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...
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.
Soccer Without Borders
Nov 8, 2022
In the Huddle: An Inside Look at SWB’s Coach Foundations Training
For the first time in nearly three years, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) brought together 20 full-time staff members from around the United...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 10, 2022
If She Can See It, She Can Be It: A Spotlight on Granada FC
While the growth of the women’s game in Europe and the United States may receive the majority of media’s attention, there is also a...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 6, 2022
Soccer Without Borders Announces Executive Director Search
We are writing today to celebrate a major milestone at Soccer Without Borders: our first Executive Director search.
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 5, 2022
News From Executive Director Mary Connor
Soccer Without Borders is truly an expression of the love, empathy, and passion of so many people, and it grows stronger every day.
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 21, 2022
In the Huddle: A Spotlight on the Creating Belonging Series
“Belonging”, “inclusion”, “equity”, “opportunity” – you won’t have to spend much time around a Soccer Without Borders (SWB) program...
Soccer Without Borders
Sep 8, 2022
Switch The Pitch Mobilizes Players Toward Anti-Racist Action
Switch the Pitch supporters clockwise from the upper-left: Angela Hucles Mangano from Angel City FC, CJ Brown from Chicago Fire FC, Ali...
Soccer Without Borders
Aug 16, 2022
It’s Back! The Soccer Without Borders Youth Festival is Returning January, 2023
After a three year hiatus brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is thrilled to announce that the SWB...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 20, 2022
Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022
Participants and coaches from SWB Colorado's Aurora site. No matter the time of year–whether you may find yourself in the middle of a...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 14, 2022
Global Rescue & Soccer Without Borders: Peace of mind as the world returns to travel
For the past 12 years, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) has had the privilege of receiving in-kind services from Global Rescue, a pioneer and...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 12, 2022
SOMOS Equidad: Promoting Gender Equity in Latin America
“WE ARE Equity”! This is not merely the English translation of SOMOS Equidad, the name given to represent the latest installment of the...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 20, 2022
World Refugee Day 2022: Celebrating and Honoring SWB's Newcomers
Today is World Refugee Day, an international day of recognition organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)....
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 14, 2022
Meeting Youth Where They Are: Annual Report FY21
The average soccer player spends more than 95% of the game without the ball. A match’s outcome relies much less on what you do when you...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 2, 2022
Introducing Switch the Pitch: Equipping Coaches & Youth Players to Tackle Racism in their Community
Since 2012, Soccer Without Borders (SWB) has been a proud partner of Common Goal (formerly streetfootballworld), an organization whose...
Soccer Without Borders
Jun 1, 2022
PlayProud 2022: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth Athletes
“We’re glad you’re here.” This is one of the mantras that defines the culture and informs the decisions of Soccer Without Borders (SWB)....
Soccer Without Borders
May 5, 2022
Jeremiah Lukeka Named Director at Soccer Without Borders Uganda
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is delighted to announce that Jeremiah Lukeka has been named Director of SWB Uganda. Jeremiah, or "Coach...
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