TAMPA, Fla. – The Sun Conference has announced its specialty award winners for the 2026 women's soccer season.

Keiser's Luisa Fontes has been named The Sun Conference Player of the Year. The midfielder started all 15 matches in which she appeared for the Seahawks, leading the team with seven goals and totaling 18 points on the season. In conference play, Fontes recorded four goals and three assists while ranking second in the league in assists. Her performance helped lead a Keiser offense that topped the conference with 36 goals and an average of 4.50 goals per match in league play. Fontes also earned First Team All-Conference recognition for the first time in her career.

Southeastern's Momo Sato has earned both Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors following an impressive debut season with the Fire. Sato recorded 10 goals and four assists overall, including a conference-leading goal total in league play. She started all eight conference matches and tallied two game-winning goals, helping Southeastern rank second in the league with 25 goals and 20 assists during conference competition.

Keiser's Steingerður Snorradóttir has been selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. Snorradóttir anchored a Seahawks defense that led the conference in goals allowed, surrendering just seven goals with a 0.44 goals-against average, which ranks sixth nationally. Keiser recorded 10 shutouts on the season, including six during conference play. Snorradóttir appeared in all 16 matches, making 14 starts while contributing two goals and two assists from her defensive position. She also earned First Team All-Conference recognition.

Florida Memorial goalkeeper Isabella Rueda has earned the Golden Glove award, recognizing her as the league's top goalkeeper. Rueda led the conference with an 87 percent save percentage in both overall and conference play while ranking second in goals-against average in both categories (0.76 overall and 0.82 in conference). She allowed just nine goals throughout the season, including six during league competition, and recorded three shutouts.

Ave Maria's Emma Schweitzer has been named the Champion of Character, recognizing her commitment to the NAIA's Five Core Values both on and off the field. A senior and three-year member of the Gyrenes' leadership team, Schweitzer participates in the program's voluntary discipleship initiative, receiving mentorship from the coaching staff while mentoring two underclassmen. Her involvement extends throughout the campus and surrounding communities through nursing home ministry, Ave Buddies, the Queen of the Apostles missionary outreach program, and youth mentorship through the Immokalee Soccer Program. She is also involved in several campus faith-based organizations and initiatives.

According to Ave Maria Head Coach Tyler Rosser, Schweitzer has been a positive and vocal leader throughout her career, consistently demonstrating her commitment to her teammates and community. Rosser highlighted her involvement in the team's discipleship program, her mentorship of younger players, and her participation in numerous campus and community service initiatives. "I wholeheartedly recommend her for this award," said Rosser.

Keiser Head Coach Alex Adams has been selected as the Coach of the Year after guiding the Seahawks to the 2026 Sun Conference Regular Season Championship in his second year at the helm. Coming off a national championship season in which he earned 2025 NAIA Coach of the Year honors, Adams has led Keiser to an undefeated 13-0-3 overall record and a 7-0-1 mark in conference play. The Seahawks enter the postseason ranked No. 1 in the NAIA National Selection Committee Poll, boasting the league's top offense and defense in conference competition. Keiser secured the No. 1 seed in the Sun Conference Tournament, earning a quarterfinal bye and the right to host a semifinal match.

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The 2026 Sun Conference Women’s Soccer Championship kicked off Wednesday, November 4, with quarterfinal matchups hosted by the higher seeds. Tournament action continues Saturday, November 7, with two semifinal matchups. Top-seeded Keiser will face No. 4 St. Thomas, while No. 2 Southeastern will take on No. 3 Florida Memorial. The championship match is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11. For more information on the 2026 Women’s Soccer Championship, click here.