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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.

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Nov 9, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Boston Runs Team Marathon

104.8. That’s how many times a person has to run around a track to complete a marathon. It’s also the number of laps a group of Soccer...

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Oct 22, 2020

FootballPeople Weeks at SWB Uganda

"Hopefully their enthusiasm and professionalism will inspire more girls from both the Ugandan and Refugee communities to follow their lead"

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Oct 8, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Honored as 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit

Soccer Without Borders has been named as a 2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits!

SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Featured on In Her Corner Podcast

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 18, 2020

SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director Mary McVeigh Connor Featured on In Her Corner Podcast

SWB Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mary McVeigh Connor, was recently celebrated as a guest on the In Her Corner podcast

Coach Vanessa: From Youth Participant to Coach and Mentor

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 8, 2020

Coach Vanessa: From Youth Participant to Coach and Mentor

SWB Boston is excited to welcome former SWB participant, Keydy Vanessa Rico as the newest member of our programming staff.

NorCal Premier Soccer Features SWB's Ben Gucciardi

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Aug 6, 2020

NorCal Premier Soccer Features SWB's Ben Gucciardi

"We need fundamental restructuring of the priorities that we have around youth soccer..."

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Jul 28, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Founder Ben Gucciardi Inspires Lehigh University Students

"Nothing less than inspirational. He exemplifies what it means to not only do well, but also to do good in the world."

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Jul 16, 2020

Allyson Swaby Pledges to SWB Boston

"I want to make sure that I'm able to make an impact where and when I can. Just like those who impacted me."

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May 29, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Alumni Welcome Day 2020

It is with great pride and gratitude that SWB welcomes over 120 graduating seniors from around the world into our alumni network!

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May 27, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Receives Colorado Relief Funding to Support Creating Belonging Campaign

Soccer Without Borders was recently awarded $20,000 of grant funding by the Colorado COVID Relief Fund to help support newcomer youth.

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Apr 9, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Launches Stay Home Spring Season

Today, Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce the launch of our first full Stay Home Spring Season!

Gender Equality On and Off the Pitch: Reflections From Pakistan

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Mar 30, 2020

Gender Equality On and Off the Pitch: Reflections From Pakistan

We are excited to share the reflections and learnings of SWB Maryland Program Coordinator Sarah Stangl from her coach exchange in Pakistan.

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Feb 25, 2020

Soccer Without Borders Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon

Team Soccer Without Borders is now looking to recruit fifteen passionate and dedicated runners to make each mile count for SWB programs!

Soccer Without Borders

Dec 31, 2019

Soccer Without Borders Seattle High School Girls Spotlight

“Playing with SWB allows me to concentrate and leave behind the things that are negative in my life."

Stories from the Field

Stories from
the Field