 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.