Stephen Astwood, 24: Tall, athletic and gifted, Somerset Trojans’ key forward was an unsurprising pick as a franchise player. Can play as an attacking midfielder or up front and has an excellent range of passes as well. In a physical league where the tackles fly in with regularity, Astwood has got the physical presence to look after himself.

Ralph Bean Jr., 26: Undoubtedly one of the Island's top strikers capable of unlocking any defence. After a successful college playing stint in the US, Bean returned home and during the 2005-06 season helped North Village clinch the coveted triple crown. A good header of the ball and equipped with useful pace and a potent shot, Bean has consistently been among Bermuda's top goal scorers and only recently rejoined the senior national team.

Domico Coddington, 21: The electric Devonshire Cougars winger has been looking for professional opportunities for some time and will relish his USL debut. Widely regarded one of, if not the most gifted attacking players in Bermuda, Coddington regularly plays on both the right and left flanks as well as just behind the strikers.

Darius Cox, 24: A young, tough-tackling centre back who is sure to start at the heart of the Hogges defence. A very good header of the ball, the Cougars defender makes up for his lack of height with decent pace and astute positional sense. Combined well with Boulevard’s Stanton Lewis for the national team in the Digicel Cup.

Lashun Dill, 26: Dandy Town striker with alarming pace and lots of energy, but yet to reach anywhere near his full-potential. A hard worker and good distributor of the ball, but often allows inexperience to get the better of him.

Timmy Figuereido, 34: Undisputedly Bermuda’s leading ‘keeper for the last few years, the Trojans’ shot-stopper offers the Hogges plenty of experience and ability between the uprights. Level-headed, down to earth and very hard working, he also represents an ideal role model for the Island’s young ‘keepers.

Shaun Goater, 37: The Manchester City legend is certain to come off the bench frequently this season and has reportedly not taken long to dust off the post-retirement cobwebs in training. A goal-machine at the top level in his prime, there’s no reason to suspect he won’t cause more damage in the USL.

Kyle Lightbourne, 37: How much action the former Coventry City striker will see this season is not clear. But to have somebody of his skill and experience to call upon from the bench could prove invaluable as the Hogges find their feet in a new league. Despite his age, the manager is still in decent shape.

Michael Parsons, 26: Another player possessing enormous potential but yet to make the sort of impact he is capable of. After coming up through the ranks at Boulevard, Parsons shocked many by transferring to Dandy Town where he scored a blistering goal on his debut. Inconsistency in form, however, has seen the midfielder in and out of both Hornets' and the senior national team in recent times.

Jared Peniston, 23: After helping Wolves clinch the 2001-02 Dudley Eve Trophy, Peniston was among those heavily tipped to go onto greatness. But after making cameo appearances in Bermuda's 2004 World Cup qualifying campaign, the hard working Dandy Town midfielder's game has been in gradual decline. Peniston has good shooting and off-the-ball running abilities but always seems to run out of ideas when it matters most.

Damon Ming, 28: The diminuitive left-winger abandoned a non-league career in England to return to the Island to become one of the Hogges’ franchise players. Though he never successfully nailed down a regular starting place during his time in the UK, he should offer the Hogges plenty of width and pace down the left flank.

Jelani Scott, 26: Inspirational in the centre of midfield for Somerset Trojans this season, Scott was also one of the stand-out players for the national team during the Digicel Cup campaign. Like all good midfielders, he is a strong tackler, has an eye for a pass and usually weighs in for his fair share of goals as well.

Robert Wilson, 27: Since transferring to North Village from Boulevard, Wilson's game has steadily progressed and is expected to continue improving in the USL ranks. A hard working full-back, Wilson's superb heading ability on set plays and accurate crossing can be an asset whenever he decides to venture forward.

Jason Williams, 21: Extremely agile and committed to his role between the uprights, Williams is tipped by many to be one of Bermuda's top 'keepers for the future. Due to school studies abroad, however, the athletic Williams has seen limited action for North Village and has yet to showcase his full-potential on the domestic front.

Dennis Zuill, 29: A member of Kyle Lightbourne's national squad, in recent years Zuill has helped form the backbone of Dandy Town's defence and in 2005-06 scored a memorable goal to propel Hornets to the FA Cup final. A hard working player with a never-say-die attitude always willing to give it his all