The Keiser men's soccer squad began the 2026 season in West Palm Beach, Florida, where temperatures climbed to 93 degrees on Saturday morning. The team took the field at Arrigo-Vecellio Field for an 11:00 a.m. kickoff against Thomas, and the atmosphere was set for a high‑tempo contest.
First-Half Dominance
Early pressure paid off when Xabi Souto opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing a move set up by Keanu Does and Timo Boomkens. The goal gave Keiser a 1-0 lead and sparked a flurry of attacks that would continue throughout the half.
Keiser continued to control possession, outshooting Thomas 9-2 in the first half and forcing three saves from Thomas goalkeeper Finn Froley. The Seahawks entered the break with a 1-0 advantage and a clear edge in momentum.
Second-Half Burst
The second half saw Nicolaj Kamarin double the lead within ten minutes. His first strike came in the 51st minute, a finish from a Timo Boomkens assist, followed by another in the 58th minute after a feed from Mouzoune. Both goals underscored Kamarin’s sharp positioning and clinical finishing.
Victor Mairet capped the scoring in the 83rd minute, slipping a shot past Damien Fortin after an assist from Alejandro Molina-Casas. The final whistle confirmed a 4-0 victory, with Keiser preserving a clean sheet despite Thomas’s three attempts on goal in the latter stages.
Stat Sheet Snapshot
Overall, Keiser outshot Thomas 22-8, with a 9-2 edge in shots on target. Goalkeeper Finn Froley kept the clean sheet for Thomas, making two saves, while Keiser’s defense limited Thomas to just eight total attempts. Attendance was recorded at 151 spectators.
The Seahawks will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture on August 29, when they travel to face Xavier University of Louisiana at the same venue. The upcoming match promises another test of Keiser’s early-season form.