the return fixture in the Big Easy with two goals from Leonardo dos Barros, but eventually finished the year a distant fifth in the Mid South, 9 points adrift of divisional champions Austin Aztex U23. Leonardo dos Barros was Baton Rouge's top scorer, with 7 goals, while Ricardo Santos contributed three assists. The club was acquired by new owner John Hamide in the fall of 2009, with Ben Callon Overseeing all coaching, playing hires and operations; defender Stuart Hayers was appointed as Head Coach by Ben Callon officially on January 20, 2010. Hayers and Callon immediately built an entirely new team retaining only Josey Portillo and Jared Wooley from the previous season's squad and enjoyed the most successful season in their history, eventually finishing in third place in the PDL National Championship. Capitals swept Louisiana rivals New Orleans Jesters, winning 2–1, 2–1, and 3–2 respectively, after former Jester Ben Callon scored two goals within the first three minutes in the first match, at Olympia stadium. However, the eventual Divisional Champions Mississippi Brilla were the only team Capitals were unable to beat. Capitals finished as runners-up with 30 points and a 9–2–3 regular-season record. Capitals' biggest win came in a 5–1 home victory over Atlanta Blackhawks, defender Joe Tait scoring the club's only hat-trick of the season. Baton Rouge Capitals went through to the 2010 PDL National Championships after winning both their play-off games, beating Laredo Heat (6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 tie) and Houston Leones (2–1) in searing temperatures in Jackson Mississippi, to win the PDL Southern Conference. However, the best run in the club's history ended with a 2–1 semi-final defeat to Thunder Bay Chill (Ontario) despite having gone ahead late in the second half. Capitals ended their season on a winning note, however, beating Reading United AC 4–2 on penalties after a 2–2 tie; the winning penalty coming from Capitals' leading goal-scorer Ben Callon (12 goals and 6 assists) after two fine saves from Capitals' goalkeeper Joe Hart. Callon was also selected for the PDL Southern Conference team of the year along with defender Joe Tait, who was also awarded PDL Defender of the Season, making the PDL National All Stars. The team folded after completion of the 2011 season. Notable former players This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development