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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.

Rethinking Competition: How SWB In-House Leagues Promote Socio-Emotional Learning and Healthy Play

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Apr 24, 2019

Rethinking Competition: How SWB In-House Leagues Promote Socio-Emotional Learning and Healthy Play

What was the world's biggest soccer competition of the past winter? The SWB Champions League! Featuring eight high school-aged SWB...

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Jan 10, 2019

SWB Oakland Participant Spotlight

Photos by Balazs Gardi Be sure to scroll through all the photos and below to learn more about our participants! · Veronica Meet Veronica,...

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Nov 23, 2018

Coaching Spotlight: Ye-Htet Soe

Coach Tet and Coach Omar. Photo by Kate Hampson Tet is an Oakland Program Coordinator and the Head Coach of the U19 Boys team at Oakland...

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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...

A wonderful side of soccer -- helping kids feel like they belong

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Feb 7, 2018

A wonderful side of soccer -- helping kids feel like they belong

SWB Oakland was recently featured in Soccer America with an article written by Lauren Markham. Lauren is a writer based in Berkeley, CA...

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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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Dec 6, 2017

Meet ASIYA: Sport Hijabs for Girls

Cambridge, MA - Last month, girls at Soccer Without Borders programs had the opportunity to sport some new gear on the field thanks to...

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Nov 27, 2017

SWB Alumni Spotlight: Yohannes

Oakland, CA - The five Soccer Without Borders activities are soccer, educational support, civic engagement, team building, and cultural...

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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...

Featured SWB/Positive Tracks Ambassador: Nick Zak-Lee

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Sep 8, 2017

Featured SWB/Positive Tracks Ambassador: Nick Zak-Lee

Soccer Without Borders Positive Tracks Ambassador, Nick Zak-Lee, is a two-time Sweat for Change race runner. Nick's fundraising efforts...

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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Apr 12, 2017

1, 2, 3, TOGETHER!

At Soccer Without Borders, we end every practice by putting our hands in and chanting 1, 2, 3, TOGETHER! This may sound like a routine...

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Mar 16, 2017

The Place for Sports in Development

"Before entering the MDP program, I spent four years working for a sport for development organization, Soccer Without Borders (SWB). My...

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Jan 31, 2017

Soccer Without Borders: a Global Family Full of the Deepest Love

For a year and a half, I spent my Friday afternoons with Soccer Without Borders Oakland’s coaches and high school girls. When I started...

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Jan 10, 2017

Newcomers to USA get a boost from Soccer Without Borders: Meet founder Ben Gucciardi

"Time and time again, we see our graduates go on to not only be successful for themselves, but to think of giving back to the community....

Celebrating 10 Years of Playing for Change

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Oct 24, 2016

Celebrating 10 Years of Playing for Change

For the past 10 years, Soccer Without Borders has been fortunate to serve newcomer refugee, immigrant, and asylee youth across the United...

Stories from the Field

Stories from
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