One year ago, we launched Baltic Football News with a simple idea: to open up Latvian, Lithuanian, and Estonian football to international audiences - properly, consistently, and with respect for the game. What followed was... not really all we expected it was going to be.In this special episode, we look back candidly at the first year of running a football news portal from scratch. We talk about what we underestimated, what nearly broke the project, and what made it worth continuing. From writing over a thousand articles with no pay, to learning the hard way how much time “just one article” really takes; from language barriers and access issues, to media accreditation, networking, and unexpected moments at Wembley and beyond.We discuss:-Why writing articles is orders of magnitude harder than running social media-The hidden costs of volunteer journalism and passion projects-What happens when there’s too much football but no one available to cover it, and vice versa-Why some in-depth articles flop while accidental stories explode-Mistakes, rumours, and the pressure of being taken seriously as a news outlet-The tension between clicks, credibility, and long-term sustainability-What we would do differently if we were starting again todayJoin Janis and Dmitrijs for an honest post-mortem of a year spent trying to build something meaningful in a niche corner of football, and a conversation we wish we had heard before starting.If you’re thinking of launching a football website, a news platform, or any passion-driven media project, this episode is for you.#football #soccer #news #latvia #lithuania #estonia #lessonslearned

Our inaugural Baltic Football Awards 2025 brings together the very best of Lithuania’s A Lyga, Latvia’s Virslīga, and Estonia’s Premium Liiga. With Baltic Football News reporters attending matches weekly across all three countries, this awards edition delivers the most complete, on-the-ground assessment of Baltic football in 2025. What were the surprises and disappointments of 2025, who are the best and who are to watch out for in the future? Tune in to find out!

(00:00:30) Disappointment of the Season: Biggest letdown of the year

(00:06:36) Surprise of the Season: The Shock Breakout Star

(00:07:45) Estonia’s Premium Liiga Best XI

(00:10:46) Lithuania’s A Lyga Best XI

(00:16:40) Latvia’s Virslīga Best XI

(00:21:24) Rising Star Trophy: Best U21 Player in the Baltics

(00:24:42) The combined Baltic Best XI for 2025

Thank you for joining the 2025 Baltic Football Awards. This episode brings the season to a close by recognising the players and clubs who shaped Baltic football across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. As we wrap up another year of standout performances, dramatic storylines, and rising talent, we invite you to share your thoughts, debate the selections, and celebrate the achievements of those who made this season unforgettable. Stay connected, follow how the clubs are gearing up during pre-season, and get ready for an even bigger 2026 with www.balticfootballnews.com !

#football #latvia #lithuania #estonia #soccer #alyga #virsliga #premiumliiga #bfn

In our first A Lyga, Virslīga and Premium Liiga season review, Dmitrijs and Frank dissect title races, collapses, managerial failures, relegation battles, and statistical trends across all three Baltic leagues.

Tune in for analysis of Flora vs. Levadia, Kauno Žalgiris’ first title, Riga FC’s onslaught, and why certain “powerhouse” clubs imploded.

00:00:30 – Reflecting on our first Baltic season

00:03:33 – Estonia: Flora resurgent and Levadia’s sudden collapse

00:11:09 – Lithuania: Kauno Žalgiris rise as Vilnius implodes

00:19:01 – A Lyga's scandals and bankruptcies

00:22:22 – Latvia: Grobiņa’s identity crisis and Metta’s first relegation

00:29:23 – Virsliga’s title swing: Riga FC’s surge vs. RFS’ stagnation

To follow off-season action and see how the clubs prepare for 2026 campaigns, follow all the latest football news from the region at: https://balticfootballnews.com/

#football #soccer #lithuania #latvia #estonia #europeanfootball #virsliga #alyga #premiumliiga