Franklin Square, New York — New York’s Hota Bavarian Soccer Club 2008 Blue team has been honored as the 2025 Rankings RIA Award Champion in the Boys U19 age group, one of the most prestigious recognitions in youth soccer nationwide.
The GotSport RIA Awards celebrate the year’s top-performing youth soccer teams in the United States, recognizing those who earned the highest national rankings across a full calendar year. Named in honor of Ria Owen Thomas, a pioneer in America’s first national youth soccer ranking system, the RIA Awards honor a legacy of data-driven excellence in youth soccer dating back to 1999.
Powered by thousands of league and tournament results from across the country, the GotSport rankings identify teams that consistently rise to the top day in and day out. The RIA Awards spotlight those teams that finished the year with the nation’s highest national rankings in their age group — a testament to their outstanding performance, competitive consistency, and dedication throughout the 2025 season.
The Hota Bavarian Soccer Club 2008 Blue Team joins an elite group of teams that have demonstrated exceptional achievement and sportsmanship, distinguishing themselves as the leading Boys U19 team in the nation.
This recognition highlights our club’s exceptional dedication, hard work, and performance over the past season, and underscores the strength of youth soccer development within the region.