The FK Cēsis Board of Directors has announced that Joe Clements will assume the role of Owner and Džeina Eglīte as the Manager and Head Coach for the newly established women’s football program and team under the FK Cēsis banner. The new team will play in the first division (1. Līga) of the Latvian women’s football pyramid (second tier).
Clements, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Strategic Digital Services (SDS), a U.S.-based marketing and technology firm, said, “I’m proud to join FK Cēsis at a pivotal moment for the club […] The men’s program has already established a strong foundation, and our goal is to bring that same level of professionalism, ambition, and long-term planning to the women’s side as we compete for promotion and build a sustainable club.”
Eglīte added, “Having learned so much as a football player at the highest level in Latvia, playing for both our national team and for league champion Riga FC Women, this opportunity to lay the foundation for success for women’s football in Cēsis is an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up when asked to join the new team and give back to this amazing community.“
Kevin Doyle, majority owner and Chairman said, “we are thrilled to have both Joe and Džeina join us on our journey in Latvia. Their experience and what they bring to our organization will help further demonstrate our commitment to providing the best resources to our club while continuing to build international pipelines between Latvia and the rest of the world.”
Roberts Cipe, owner and men’s team captain said, “we continue to build the most desirable football program in Latvia. Players from around the region know that with us they have a committed leadership group that will develop extensive networks around the world to provide international pathways for our players. We are building a program that brings a unique perspective to help turn our aspirations into reality.”
Eglīte has most recently represented Riga FC Women, where she played an instrumental role in the club’s historic 2025 Quadruple. During this landmark campaign, she helped secure the Latvian Women’s League title, the Latvian Cup, the Super Cup, and a first-ever Baltic League trophy for a Latvian club. After the 2025 season, she retired from professional football. Eglīte is celebrated as the first woman from the Cēsis region to achieve two-time Latvian championship status. She has also played for the Latvian women’s national football team, making her single appearance in the infamous 10-0 defeat to the Lionesses back in 2021.
