Wikipedia - Future League

The Future League (Latvian: Nākotnes Līga), prior to 2021 called the Latvian First League (Latvian: Latvijas Pirmā līga, 1. līga), is the second tier division of football in Latvia organised by the Latvian Football Federation since 1992.

History

The league was founded together with other Latvian football competitions in 1992. From 2007 to 2008, the tournament was known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its first sponsorship deal concluded with the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company. From 2015 its name was Komanda.lv First League (Komanda.lv 1. līga) for sponsorship reasons, after the Komanda.lv sporting goods store became the league's main sponsor in 2015.

It was renamed to Future League before the 2021 season. Between 2021 and 2024, the league's general sponsor was the gambling company Optibet, so the league was called Optibet Future League.

The Latvia 1. Liga is the second-highest professional football division in Latvia, serving as a competitive platform for emerging talents and established clubs aiming for promotion to the top-tier Latvian Higher League (Virslīga). The tournament features a dynamic league format where teams compete throughout the season to secure their position in the standings. Known for its passionate fan base and developing talent, Latvia 1. Liga plays a crucial role in the country's football development, showcasing exciting matches and fostering local football growth. The league typically includes a mix of historic clubs and ambitious newcomers, making it a vibrant and competitive environment for Latvian football enthusiasts.