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BBA Set to Launch the Largest Free Summer Soccer League in WNY: 300+ Youth, 12 HS Teams, and a Season of Opportunity

League Launch

July 6, 2026 · 6 min read

BBA Set to Launch the Largest Free Summer Soccer League in WNY: 300+ Youth, 12 HS Teams, and a Season of Opportunity

Beyond Borders Athletics hosts Western New York's biggest free youth soccer league — from PREK to high school — with a professional draft combine, 12 player GMs and a championship celebration at Nichols School.

Celebrating Community: Beyond Borders Athletics Founder Aweso Noor Featured in WGRZ's Selfless Among Us

Media Coverage

June 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Celebrating Community: Beyond Borders Athletics Founder Aweso Noor Featured in WGRZ's Selfless Among Us

Beyond Borders Athletics founder Aweso Noor was featured on WGRZ's Selfless Among Us, highlighting how a refugee-built free youth sports program is transforming lives and creating belonging across Buffalo's underserved communities.

Six Months In: Building Buffalo's Top Free Youth Sports Program

Program Story

May 4, 2026 · 7 min read

Six Months In: Building Buffalo's Top Free Youth Sports Program

From the Turkey Cup to the 17U Travel Team — a six-month look at Buffalo's fastest-growing nonprofit youth sports organization.

BBA Launches Free 17U Travel Soccer Team for Buffalo Youth

Program Launch

April 20, 2026 · 5 min read

BBA Launches Free 17U Travel Soccer Team for Buffalo Youth

Buffalo's first nonprofit travel soccer team removes financial barriers for refugee, immigrant and inner-city athletes.

From Buffalo to New Jersey: A Free Youth Sports Success Story

Youth Story

April 10, 2026 · 6 min read

From Buffalo to New Jersey: A Free Youth Sports Success Story

A young Buffalo soccer player's first-ever travel experience proves what's possible through inclusive youth athletics.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners with BBA for Free Youth Sports in Buffalo

Partnership

March 10, 2026 · 5 min read

DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners with BBA for Free Youth Sports in Buffalo

The major sports retailer invests in Buffalo's refugee, immigrant & inner-city youth through equipment and facility support.

Turkey Cup 2024: Buffalo's Biggest Free Youth Soccer Tournament

Tournament Recap

November 30, 2025 · 4 min read

Turkey Cup 2024: Buffalo's Biggest Free Youth Soccer Tournament

A free Thanksgiving youth sports tournament bringing together Buffalo's diverse communities — 150 athletes, ten teams, two days.

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