As it enters its 10th season, the USL Championship has reached a new level of visibility not only for players and fans within North America, but also from overseas. Consider that more than 80 countries were represented in the league last season, and you can get an idea of the reach the Championship now has in soccer nations across the globe.

That’s meant the Championship is not only the place where exciting young players arrive looking to build a launching pad for their future, but also a league that has become an attractive option for those looking for a different path for their careers.

We’ve picked out 10 players who are going to be new to the Championship this season that have an intriguing storyline to follow and the potential to have a positive impact in their new surroundings as the new campaign kicks off.