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Stories from
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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.

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 16, 2019

Senda and SWB Renew Partnership

When you think of soccer at its most basic, people often say "all you need is a ball." All over the world, soccer balls take many forms,...

SWB Wins Beyond Sport Collective Impact Award

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 23, 2019

SWB Wins Beyond Sport Collective Impact Award

We are thrilled to share that Soccer Without Borders has been named one of five winners of the first-ever Beyond Sport Collective Impact...

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 21, 2019

Celebrating 10 Years at SWB Maryland

Baltimore, MD- "Families are resettled in Baltimore every day, but what does it really mean to be settled? Their basic needs are met –...

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 13, 2019

Capelli Sport Teams Up With Soccer Without Borders

Cambridge, MA— Soccer Without Borders is pleased to announce Capelli Sport, an innovative sportswear and team wear brand, as the...

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 8, 2019

Women's World Cup Here We Come

Soccer Without Borders is thrilled to announce its delegation for the upcoming Youth Festival at the FIFA Women's World Cup, hosted by...

Staff Picks: What We're Reading Around World Refugee Day

Soccer Without Borders

Jun 19, 2018

Staff Picks: What We're Reading Around World Refugee Day

At Soccer Without Borders, we serve newcomer refugee and immigrant youth from 60 different countries, many of whom have fled some of the...

Soccer Without Borders

Jun 6, 2018

Soccer Without Borders Announces New Directors in Maryland and Colorado

MARYLAND Soccer Without Borders is excited to announce the hiring of Emily Sherman as the incoming Director of SWB Baltimore. Emily will...

Soccer Without Borders

Apr 18, 2018

Soccer Without Borders Awarded $25,000 From U.S. Soccer Foundation

Grant to Fund Innovative Programming That Keeps Teens in the Game CAMBRIDGE, MA – Soccer Without Borders today announced it has been...

Soccer Without Borders

Jan 31, 2018

Introducing Soccer Without Borders Seattle

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is pleased to announce the addition of its newest program: SWB Seattle. The Seattle program will open in...

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...

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names SWB Finalist for Sports Award

Soccer Without Borders

May 31, 2017

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names SWB Finalist for Sports Award

PRINCETON, N.J.,– The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced 16 finalists for the 2017 Sports Award, an honor recognizing...

US Soccer Foundation Awards SWB Inaugural Impact Award

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....

Youth Soccer in Maryland: Barriers to Inclusion & Play for Newcomers

Soccer Without Borders

Mar 21, 2017

Youth Soccer in Maryland: Barriers to Inclusion & Play for Newcomers

Our goal is for all Soccer Without Borders participants to be able to take full advantage of the program activities we provide. Our...

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

Nov 29, 2016

Choices

This reflection piece comes from Leila Milani, a member of the Soccer Without Borders Board of Directors. Leila is currently a Senior...

Celebrating 10 Years of Playing for Change

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...

Reuters: Soccer helps young refugees take a shot at a new life in the U.S.

Soccer Without Borders

Sep 20, 2016

Reuters: Soccer helps young refugees take a shot at a new life in the U.S.

This week, global leaders are convening in New York City for the U.N. Summit on Refugees and Migrants. With more than 65 million people...

Refugees on the Playing Fields of America

Soccer Without Borders

Aug 22, 2016

Refugees on the Playing Fields of America

Temperatures soared above 90 degrees at the Vanguard Collegiate Middle School soccer field in East Baltimore, but the heat did little to...

SWB Boston Girls Attend DreamBig! Leadership Conference

Soccer Without Borders

Jul 8, 2016

SWB Boston Girls Attend DreamBig! Leadership Conference

“What dreams do you all have?” Alisha Collins, Manager of Reebok’s Foundation & Relations at Reebok International. Girls around the room...

Soccer Without Borders

Feb 23, 2016

Spring is in the Air at SWB Baltimore

This spring season at Soccer Without Borders Baltimore is a huge one. Not only are we continuing our coed middle school and boys' high...

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Stories from
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