The No. 15 Keiser Seahawks will begin the 2026 men's soccer season on home turf, welcoming Thomas University to Arrigo–Vecellio Field in West Palm Beach, Florida, on August 22 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The match marks the first of the season for the Seahawks and offers a chance to add another chapter to a series that has swung back and forth over the years.
A championship foundation
Keiser arrived at the 2025 campaign with a 16‑1‑2 record, capturing both the Sun Conference Regular and Tournament titles. The squad finished 11‑1 at home and posted a 7‑0‑1 mark in conference play, laying a strong platform for another title run.
Returnees and fresh talent
The team brings back seven All‑Sun Conference selections, including five first‑team honorees: Timo Boomkens, Mikael Baisotti, Santiago Duque, Fami Konate and Francis Bolland. Boomkens, the conference’s Player and Defensive Player of the Year, returns after earning NAIA Third‑Team All‑American honors, while Baisotti adds experience from last season’s midfield.
Coaching continuity
Head Coach Gavin Oldham enters his tenth year at the helm, providing the stability that helped the staff earn NAIA South Staff of the Year honors. New assistant coach Joe Barber joins the staff, while former goalkeeper Santiago Nebot returns as a graduate assistant after collecting two straight Sun Conference Golden Glove awards.
Series history and goals
Keiser currently leads the all‑time series against Thomas University 8‑5‑5 and holds a 3‑2‑2 record in home meetings. The Seahawks hope to extend that advantage while using the free‑admission game as a springboard toward another postseason appearance.