The Sun Conference unveiled its 2026 preseason women's soccer coaches poll, naming Keiser University the clear front‑runner with 61 points, a tally that included five first‑place votes from the nine head coaches who participated.
Preseason Outlook
Keiser’s ascent follows a 2025 campaign that saw the team finish 15‑3‑1 overall and 6‑1‑1 within the league, securing the second seed in the conference tournament before falling in the championship game and ultimately the NAIA National Championship match.
The roster that will attempt to translate that momentum back into the field retains several key contributors, among them forward Emilia Nilsson, midfielder Steingerður Snorradóttir, and goalkeeper Mio Tanaka, who together accounted for a sizable share of the team’s offensive and defensive production.
Adding to the depth, 13 newcomers — comprising transfers and first‑year players — are set to join the squad, a mix that coaches say could broaden the tactical options heading into the new season.
With the preseason rankings now published, the focus shifts to how the returning core and the influx of fresh talent will mesh on the pitch, as the conference looks to crown a new champion.