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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
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.
Soccer Without Borders
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.
Soccer Without Borders
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,...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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,...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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....
Soccer Without Borders
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...
Soccer Without Borders
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...
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