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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
Dec 16, 2024
Play It Forward Issue #4: The Power of Connection
Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...
Soccer Without Borders
Dec 3, 2024
Play It Forward Issue #1: The Power of Play
Step into the SWB Universe, where every newcomer has powerful stories to tell! Each week in December, a new issue will unfold a powerful...
Soccer Without Borders
Oct 29, 2024
A Season of Growth and Connection: SWB’s Fall Recap
As we reflect on this fall season, we’re excited to celebrate how each SWB hub has created lasting memories, advanced our mission and...
Soccer Without Borders
Jul 22, 2024
SWB Oakland Renamed ‘SWB Bay Area’ as Programming Expands into San Francisco and Grows in Hayward
SAN FRANCISCO (July 2024) Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is excited to announce that our Oakland hub will now officially be known as SWB...
Luke Frey-Wedeen, SWB
Jul 8, 2024
James’ Inspiring Journey: SWB Oakland Participant Plays for The Town FC at ‘The Soccer Tournament’
Whenever he steps onto the soccer pitch, it doesn’t take long for James’ talents as a technical winger, his wicked speed, and his ‘wand’...
Soccer Without Borders
Mar 21, 2024
Introducing Our 2023 Annual Report
Dear SWB Community, 2023 was a monumental year for soccer and Soccer Without Borders. The year marked the FIFA Women’s World Cup that...
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
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
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...
Soccer Without Borders
Apr 20, 2023
Jennifer Tepper Named Soccer Without Borders Executive Director
Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Tepper as its new Executive Director. Jennifer brings a...
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...
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
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
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
Jul 20, 2022
Soccer, Education, & Community: SWB Hub Highlights from Spring 2022
No matter the time of year–whether you may find yourself in the middle of a summer heat wave or winter snow storm, a busy school semester...
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...
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