ODO Riga

ODO Riga is a Latvian football club based in Riga. The acronym "ODO" stands for "Otrā Divīzija Organizācija," which translates to "Second Division Organisation," a reference to the military league in which the club originally competed.

Founded in the post-World War II era, ODO Riga was primarily associated with the Soviet Armed Forces. It served as a team representing the military district of Riga. As such, its composition frequently included conscripted players completing their mandatory military service in Latvia.

During the Soviet period, ODO Riga participated in various levels of the Soviet football league system, typically in the lower tiers. The club's primary function was to provide a competitive outlet for servicemen stationed in Riga, rather than aspiring to national prominence.

After Latvia regained its independence in 1991, ODO Riga ceased to exist as a military-affiliated football club, reflecting the changes in the political and social landscape. The club is no longer active, and its legacy primarily resides in its historical connection to the Soviet-era military presence in Latvia and its participation in the lower divisions of Soviet football.