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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.

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Jul 1, 2020

Bruno Contreras Named Boston Director at Soccer Without Borders

Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce Bruno Contreras as SWB Boston Program Director.

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Dec 20, 2019

Soccer Without Borders Bringing Neighbors Together Through Soccer

The Soccer Without Borders middle school girls exchange with the Natick Nightmares is building bridges across local communities.

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Jan 9, 2019

Volunteer Spotlight: Saf

As a volunteer for SWB Boston for the past three years, Saf (pictured far right) has served in a variety of roles: coaching, tutoring,...

SWB Boston Participant Highlights at Women Sports Foundation’s Signature Event

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Oct 20, 2018

SWB Boston Participant Highlights at Women Sports Foundation’s Signature Event

Photo Credit:Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for the Women’s Sports Foundation 14 year old Soccer Without Borders (SWB) participant Raquel...

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Sep 5, 2018

Intern Spotlight: Bella Reiss

Bella Reiss, now a senior year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joined SWB this summer as a Program Intern in Boston,...

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Aug 30, 2018

The Language of Soccer

“So, where are you all from?” “I’m from Haiti!" “Puerto Rico!” “Venezuela!” “Costa Rica!” “Panama!” And it doesn’t stop there; El...

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Jun 28, 2018

Join the Soccer Without Borders Team

At Soccer Without Borders, we use soccer as a tool for growth, inclusion, and personal success among newcomer refugee and immigrant youth...

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Jun 6, 2018

Soccer Without Borders Awarded 2018 Sports 4 Life Grant by Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation joins the effort to empower young girls of color through sports East Boston, MA – Today, the Women’s...

SWB Boston’s Middle School Boys’ Tradition to Promote Sportsmanship

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May 7, 2018

SWB Boston’s Middle School Boys’ Tradition to Promote Sportsmanship

"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen" - John Wooden Soccer Without Borders strives to harness...

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Apr 19, 2018

Volunteer Spotlight: Ana Tantum

Ana Tantum has been a part of the Soccer Without Borders family since 2011. As she prepares to step onto the field this spring with the...

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Dec 21, 2017

How Do We Measure Impact?

The end of the year always marks a time of reflection, celebration, and visioning for the year ahead. One of the defining characteristics...

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Nov 2, 2017

Soccer Without Borders Wins FIFA Diversity Award 2017

Cambridge, MA - The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced today that Soccer Without Borders is honored...

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Oct 18, 2017

Senda Athletics and Soccer Without Borders Partner Toward A Common Goal

Cambridge, MA— Senda Athletics, a global leader in producing premium quality Fair Trade Certified soccer balls, has renewed its...

SWB Celebrates International Day of Peace

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Oct 3, 2017

SWB Celebrates International Day of Peace

Take a look at how each SWB program celebrated International Peace Day! #Kampala #Granada #Baltimore #Boston #Greeley #Oakland

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Sep 18, 2017

SWB Release 2016 Annual Report

With #WelcomingWeek as a backdrop, we are pleased to release our 2016 Annual Report. This report celebrates 10 years of Soccer Without...

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Sep 15, 2017

Meet the Newest SWB Board Members

Soccer Without Borders is proud to announce the recent additions to our Board of Directors and National Advisory Board. Francisco Queirό...

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Jul 11, 2017

SWB Boston Names New Director

Now in its sixth year of programming, Soccer Without Borders Boston will enter the 2017-18 school year under the leadership of its new...

US Soccer Foundation Awards SWB Inaugural Impact Award

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May 1, 2017

US Soccer Foundation Awards SWB Inaugural Impact Award

CAMBRIDGE, MA– Soccer Without Borders today announced it has been awarded the 2017 Urban Soccer Symposium Impact Award from the U.S....

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Mar 9, 2017

CBS Boston: ‘Soccer Without Borders’ Helps Refugee Children Feel At Home In Boston

Inside a small gym in East Boston, big dreams and special bonds are being formed through a game and program called Soccer Without...

Featured SWB/Positive Tracks Ambassador: Gabby Maggiacomo

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Dec 7, 2016

Featured SWB/Positive Tracks Ambassador: Gabby Maggiacomo

Soccer Without Borders Positive Tracks Ambassador, Gabby Maggiacomo, is a junior at La Salle Academy in Rhode Island. Gabby developed a...

Stories from the Field

Stories from
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