The Harrisburg City Islanders of Harrisburg, PA announced the signing of former Mississippi Brilla FC forward Phillip Buffington to join the 2009 squad. Phillip will begin his USL professional career as a City Islander. Scouted by the coaches at the USL combine, Buffington brings an impressive resume into his rookie season. In two seasons with Brilla, Buffington scored 12 goals, leading the club in that category in 2008.