Nov 13, 2026 | Soccer
MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State freshman Emma Torres-Brache and incoming 2027 freshman Poppy Wakefield have each been called upon to play for national teams. Torres-Brache will represent the U20 Dominican Republic, while Wakefield will play for the Panama U19 squad.
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Torres-Brache will play in a pair of friendlies against Peru from November 25 to November 30. These matches are part of the run up for U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Wakefield has been taking part in the 2026 UNCAF FIFA Forward Women's U19 from November 2 to November 16.
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Torres-Brache played for the Dominican Republic Senior Women's National Team at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in late July and early August in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Torres-Brache, a midfielder from Miramar, Florida, completed her first season with the Wildcats in 2026 and saw action in seven matches with 158 minutes played. She carded two shots on goal.
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Wakefield is a forward/midfielder rated as a three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer and the 55th-rated prospect in the Great Lakes region, who plays for Springboro (Ohio) High School and Ohio Elite Soccer Academy ECNL. Wakefield has previous experience with Panama National Teams, as she has played for their U17 squad.
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While playing for Springboro, she helped the squad to a 2024 Ohio Division I state title. She is a three-time All-Greater Western Ohio Conference selection and a three-time All-District recipient. During her time with the Panthers, Wakefield has registered 15 goals and 15 assists.
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K-State completed its 11th season with its second straight .500 or better overall record. The Wildcats set or tied 19 team single season records in 2026.Â
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Torres-Brache will play in a pair of friendlies against Peru from November 25 to November 30. These matches are part of the run up for U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Wakefield has been taking part in the 2026 UNCAF FIFA Forward Women's U19 from November 2 to November 16.
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Torres-Brache played for the Dominican Republic Senior Women's National Team at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in late July and early August in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Torres-Brache, a midfielder from Miramar, Florida, completed her first season with the Wildcats in 2026 and saw action in seven matches with 158 minutes played. She carded two shots on goal.
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Wakefield is a forward/midfielder rated as a three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer and the 55th-rated prospect in the Great Lakes region, who plays for Springboro (Ohio) High School and Ohio Elite Soccer Academy ECNL. Wakefield has previous experience with Panama National Teams, as she has played for their U17 squad.
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While playing for Springboro, she helped the squad to a 2024 Ohio Division I state title. She is a three-time All-Greater Western Ohio Conference selection and a three-time All-District recipient. During her time with the Panthers, Wakefield has registered 15 goals and 15 assists.
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K-State completed its 11th season with its second straight .500 or better overall record. The Wildcats set or tied 19 team single season records in 2026.Â
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