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