In early 1923 Bārda joined the newly founded RFK – the leader in Latvian football in the years to follow.
Along with his brother Edvīns he was selected to play in the first ever international match for Latvia on 24 September 1922.
In total between 1922 and 1924 Arvīds played seven international matches for Latvia scoring two goals.
[3] Bārda played with RFK from 1923 to 1926 winning three Latvian league titles.
After retiring from playing he continued to participate in football matches as a referee.