FK Auda (Women) is the professional women’s football section of the Latvian club FK Auda, based in Ķekava, just south of Riga. The team competes in the Latvijas Sieviešu Futbola līga, the top flight of women’s football in Latvia, and has rapidly emerged as one of the country’s leading clubs. Known for their attacking flair and disciplined defensive organization, FK Auda (W) have become regular title contenders.

Recent Success and Rivalries

FK Auda (W) won the Latvian Women’s League in the 2023 season, their first league title since founding the women’s section in 2018. The team also reached the Latvijas Kauss (Women's Cup) final that year, losing narrowly to SFK Rīga. The club’s rise has been fueled by investment in foreign talent, particularly from Ukraine and Belarus, as well as a strong base of Latvian international players. Chief rivals include SFK Rīga and FK Liepāja, with matches between them drawing increasing media attention.

Squad and International Representation

The squad is coached by Jānis Šteinbergs, a former Latvian men’s league player who transitioned to women’s football in 2020. Star players include Latvian national team forward Diāna Krūmiņa, who scored 22 goals in the 2023 campaign, and Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandra Khomyn, the team’s creative engine. The club regularly contributes players to the Latvia women's national football team, strengthening the country’s performance in UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers.

European Ambitions

FK Auda (W) made its debut in the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the 2024–25 season, entering at the qualifying round. Though they did not advance past the group stage, the experience proved invaluable for the squad. The club aims to qualify for the knockout stages within the next three years, leveraging its growing reputation and improved facilities. The team trains at the Ķekavas stadions, which underwent renovations in 2023 to include better floodlighting and a synthetic pitch.

With a clear upward trajectory, FK Auda (W) is positioning itself as a powerhouse in Baltic women’s football. The combination of domestic dominance, European exposure, and a strong youth pipeline suggests that the club will continue to challenge for titles and produce future stars for the Latvian national team.