K-State soccer is adding six freshmen to its roster for the 2027 season, with all six newcomers set to arrive in Manhattan in January for the spring semester.
Head coach Colleen Corbin announced the additions during the November signing period. The incoming class includes Cami Adame, Aubry Gates, Rylie Longo, Macy Martin, Aubry Tagmir and Poppy Wakefield, bringing talent from six different states and experience at both the club and international levels.
“This 2027 class is athletic, versatile and competitive,” Corbin said. “They are coming to Manhattan from all across the country and were recruited with a very specific vision in mind — to compete at the highest level, to build a winning culture and to help our program strive toward a Big 12 championship.”
All six freshmen will graduate early and join the Wildcats at the start of second semester in January, giving the newcomers an opportunity to integrate into the program during the spring.
Adame, defender and midfielder from St. Johns, Florida, brings extensive international experience. TopDrawerSoccer ranked the three-star prospect ninth in Florida, and she has represented Puerto Rico at multiple youth levels. Most recently, she captained Puerto Rico’s U-17 Youth National Team to its first FIFA U-17 World Cup appearance in Morocco.
Adame has also earned a selection to the Puerto Rican senior national team for CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers and has captained the country’s U-14, U-15 and U-17 teams. She earned MVP honors at the 2023 Caribbean Football Union U-14 Challenge Series, and the United States Youth National Team ID Center selected her three times.
At the club level, Adame earned 2024-25 U-16 ECNL Southeast All-Conference First Team honors. She recorded 24 goals and 15 assists during her four high school seasons.
After recording 51 goals in two seasons at Franklin High School, including 36 during her junior year, Gates brings an attacking presence to the Wildcats. TopDrawerSoccer ranked the three-star forward from Franklin, Tennessee, seventh in the South region, and she helped lead the Admirals to two regional championships and a district title in 2025.
Gates is a two-time D1-AAA District 10 Most Valuable Offensive Player and will compete in the 14th annual High School All-American Game on Dec. 12 as a member of the West squad.
“Aubry [Gates] is a super exciting attacking player,” Corbin said. “Her speed, power and competitive edge are going to make her a dangerous threat for us out wide and will add to our already dynamic front group.”
In the midfield, Longo brings creativity and playmaking ability to the incoming class. The three-star prospect from St. Charles, Missouri, plays for Francis Howell High School and St. Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL, and TopDrawerSoccer ranked her 36th in the Heartland region.
Longo earned Second Team All-GAC honors and earned Francis Howell’s Offensive Player of the Year honors. Corbin highlighted her ability to create scoring opportunities, connect play through the midfield and contribute to the Wildcats’ attack in the final third.
Martin, a goalkeeper from Sunnyvale, Texas, joins K-State after competing for Sunnyvale High School and Solar 09 ECNL. TopDrawerSoccer ranked the three-star prospect 26th in the Texas region. She also earned All-Tournament First Team, All-Region First Team and All-District First Team honors.
Martin also showcased her versatility as a high school forward, scoring 30 goals and recording 18 assists while helping Sunnyvale finish with a 10-0 district record. Her additional honors include Offensive Player of the Year, District Newcomer of the Year and All-Area First Team recognition from the Dallas Morning News.
Corbin first worked with Martin at a San Diego Wave NWSL Talent ID Camp in 2023, where she garnered recognition as one of the country’s top youth goalkeepers.
“Macy is a confident and athletic goalkeeper who is brave in 1v1 moments and explosive in her ability to cover the goal,” Corbin said. “I am so excited for her to finally join our team here in Manhattan; it definitely feels like a full-circle moment.”
Defensive versatility is another addition to the class with Tagmir, center back from Yukon, Oklahoma. The three-star prospect plays for Yukon High School and has recorded 12 goals over her last two seasons while earning All-State, All-District and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Tagmir also has experience playing as a target forward, giving Corbin flexibility on both sides of the field. Her size, speed and strength make her a strong aerial presence and allow her to hold up the ball in attacking situations.
Wakefield rounds out the class as a forward and midfielder from Springboro, Ohio. The three-star prospect is ranked 55th in the Great Lakes region by TopDrawerSoccer and plays for Springboro High School and Ohio Elite Soccer Academy ECNL. She also brings international experience with appearances for Panama’s U-17 and U-20 national teams.
Wakefield helped Springboro capture the 2024 Ohio Division I state championship and is a three-time All-Greater Western Ohio Conference selection and three-time All-District honoree. She recorded 15 goals and 15 assists with the Panthers and earned ECNL Ohio Valley All-Conference recognition.
“Poppy is an athletic and explosive target forward who has the ability to impose herself in the press defensively and score goals offensively,” Corbin said. “She can use her body to hold up the ball and play underneath, but can also run in behind and cause problems in transition.”
In 2026, K-State completed its 11th season with its second consecutive .500-or-better overall record. The Wildcats set or tied 19 single-season team records during the 2026 campaign as they continue building toward a Big 12 championship.
