The 2026 Sun Conference preseason coaches' poll has been released, and Keiser University sits atop the men's soccer rankings with 64 points, earning eight first‑place votes. St. Thomas University follows in second with 57 points and a single first‑place vote, while SCAD University holds third with 46 points.
Poll Highlights
Keiser's recent dominance extends beyond the poll; the program captured both the regular‑season and tournament titles last year, finishing the season with a 16‑1‑2 record and a perfect 7‑0‑1 conference slate. The roster returns key contributors, including Defensive Player of the Year Timo Boomkens, who will anchor the backline once again.
Both Boomkens and Santiago Nebot earned United Soccer Coaches All‑American honors for their performances, with Nebot setting the program’s all‑time career saves record and claiming back‑to‑back Golden Glove awards before transitioning to a coaching role.
The poll was compiled by the conference’s nine head coaches, whose collective vote reflects a consensus view of each team’s projected strength as the new season approaches.