Senior men’s football head coach Michael Findlay has named a squad of 30 Bermuda-based players for the 2025 Bermuda Select Invitational.

The tournament, which starts this week, features a Bermuda Select XI competing against Rhode Island, coached by Bermudian Khano Smith, and Maine Hearts of Pine.

Findlay is delighted to be given the opportunity to cast his eye over some of the island’s most talented players as he gears up to lead Bermuda into a Concacaf Gold Cup play-off against Honduras next month.

“The continuation of the Bermuda Select Invitational plays a crucial role in our long-term strategy for the senior men's national team,” Findlay said.

“It provides our technical staff with a valuable opportunity to evaluate and assess our domestically based players within a competitive training and match environment. This allows us to gauge their overall mentality, competency, and suitability for future senior men's selection, ensuring they meet the required standard for international competition.

"Since my arrival, a key goal has been to expand our player pool and expose as many players as possible to professional and international-level competition. This domestic camp and the matches it will offer provide the necessary physical, mental, and tactical challenges.

“This experience not only prepares them better for potential future selection but also encourages them to commit to the high-performance lifestyle we emphasise within the senior men's programme, whether they are domestically based or playing abroad. This commitment is essential for our continued success on the international stage.”

Two players missing out on the three-team tournament are Dante Leverock and Jahneel Maria, who were initially selected for the squad but have withdrawn through injury.

Bermuda will play Maine Hearts Of Pine in the opening match of the tournament on Friday at 7pm, with Maine playing Rhode Island on Monday, February 24, at 7pm. Bermuda Select are back in action at 7pm on Thursday, February 27, again at 7pm. All games will take place at Flora Duffy Stadium.