Freshman midfielder Emma Torres‑Brache has earned a place on the Dominican Republic’s senior women’s national team as it prepares for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. The squad has been drawn into Group A, where it will meet El Salvador, Costa Rica and Venezuela in a bid to advance through the tournament.
A Dual Path Forward
Born in Miramar, Florida, Torres‑Brache honed her game at American Heritage School, a program that captured four consecutive Florida High School Activities Association championships and climbed to a top national ranking by MaxPreps in 2025. During that stretch she contributed more than ten goals and supplied over twenty assists, underscoring her dual threat in the midfield.
Her collegiate debut at Kansas State University coincided with a breakout season for the Wildcats. The team posted its first winning record in program history, shattering 49 school marks — including seven victories, 23 goals scored and nine shutouts — under first‑year head coach Corbin. Returning players accounted for 57 percent of the squad’s goals and 64 percent of its assists, a testament to the continuity that helped fuel the historic run.
The Wildcats will open the 2026 campaign on Thursday, August 13, when they travel to Honolulu, Hawaii, to face Seattle University. The match marks the eleventh season of Kansas State’s involvement in the sport and sets the stage for a new chapter that blends collegiate development with international competition.
Representing the Dominican Republic adds a new dimension to Torres‑Brache’s trajectory. While she continues to develop at Kansas State, the experience of training with a senior national side and competing against regional powerhouses promises to accelerate her growth and broaden her tactical perspective.