Top Uncommitted 2024 & 2025 Defenders

March 25, 2024

Kansas City is the World Capitol for Soccer and is stacked with phenomenal soccer talent. Here at High School Soccer KC, we are committed to highlighting top female high school soccer talent on both sides of the state line.

We are highlighting 4 Top Uncommitted Defenders that would be fantastic recruits for the collegiate level of soccer.

Kate Pedrotti
Outside Back
2024

Bishop Miege High School
KC Fusion ECNL-RL 05/06
4.87 GPA (weighted)
College Area of Study: Medical
Willing to Leave State (KS): Yes
X - @KatePedrotti


Coaches contact Kate by email: katepkc@icloud.com

Kate Pedrotti, a 2024 defender from Bishop Miege High School, is a gem that collegiate scouts must take notice. Pedrotti, a fast and tenacious outside back, will be leaned on this season as Bishop Miege sets its sights on its 8th straight Kansas State 4-1A Girls Soccer Championship.  Pedrotti's ability to anticipate is crucial for the defense taking on the the opposition's fastest players as well as anticipating her team's attack.  

Pedrotti's teammates describe Kate as supportive, kind, and unselfish.

Pedrotti's past and present coaches share their excitement about Kate's soccer journey: 

"...All the girls look up to Kate," beams Bishop Miege High School Varsity Head Coach Nate Huppe; "She's a great role model for the younger players." As a Varsity Captain and 4-year Varsity Starter, Pedrotti's presence on the field is felt. 
"(She) has been great for us the last 3 years as our Right Back being named 1st Team All State and Defensive Player of the Year last year." Coach Huppe continues that Pedrotti, "helped lead us to 39 shutouts in the 65 games so far." Pedrotti's impressive performances result in all of the deserved accolades. 

Mary Kate Lillis

Defender

2025

Notre Dame de Sion

Toca FC Elite 06/07

4.12 GPA (weighted)

College Area of Study: Dentistry

Willing to Leave State (Kansas): Yes

X - @MaryKateLillis

Coaches contact Mary Kate by email: mary.lillis@ndsion.edu

Coaches contact club coach Trent by email: tbremmich@gmail.com

Coaches contact soccer trainer Vahid Assadpour of VAST: info@vasoccertraining.com

Mary Kate's Highlight  - Click Here

Mary Kate Lillis, a 2025 defender from Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City, is the swiss army knife every collegiate coach needs in their back pocket. Lillis, a smart and aggressive defender, has mastered the entire backline from center back to outside back.  Lillis' communication with her team is crucial in organizing the defense as well as when transitioning into the attack.  

Lillis' teammates describe Mary Kate as a leader, hard working, and motivating.

Lillis' past and present coaches share their endorsements of Mary Kate's soccer abilities:

"Mary Kate's dedication to the game is outstanding," praises Notre Dame de Sion's Varsity Head Coach Doug McLagan. "She does the extra stuff that makes you better. She's always asking 'how can I improve?" Coach McLagan shares that Lillis' drive is on display every time she plays. "She's competitive, very physical." Coach McLagan stresses her ability to play where she is needed to help her team succeed, "(she's) always willing to do what's best for the team, which includes playing in different positions if that is what's needed." 

"Her work ethic and determination are unmatched," applauds TOCA FC club coach Trent Remmich. "Mary Kate has played for me the last 3 years and has always been a leader on my team." Coach Remmich praises Lillis' ability to be impactful in multiple positions, "her versatility has allowed me to move her around our formation and she has always embraced change and any challenge that is put in front of her." Coach Remmich gives his endorsement of Lillis to play at the collegiate level for soccer, "I have no doubt that she will be a positive addition to any program she decides to join."

"Mary Kate is technically sound with an extremely high work ethic," approves Vahid Assadpour owner and soccer trainer at Vahid Assadpour Soccer Training (VAST).  "She is a coachable player and will execute the task at hand until it is done right, and she very rarely will ever make an error." Assadpour shares Coach McLagan and Coach Remmich's views of Lillis' versatility as a player and tenacity, "Mary Kate is a versatile player and is very motivated and driven." When asked why Lillis will be successful competing at the collegiate level of soccer, Assadpour replies, "Mary Kate understands that hard work and success go hand in hand. She is a respectful young woman who is not afraid of working hard to reach her goals."

Lexie Morefield
Defender
2025

Lee's Summit High School
Alliance FC 05/06 E64
4.32 GPA (weighted)
College Area of Study: Biology

Willing to Leave State (Missouri): yes
X - @LexieMorefield 
Coaches contact Lexie by email: lexiemorekc@gmail.com
Coaches contact club coach Katie by email: katielaforge21@gmail.com 

Lexie Morefield, a 2025 defender from Lee's Summit High School, is the full package that collegiate soccer coaches are looking for. Morefield, a high soccer IQ and strong outside back, is Lee's Summit's Varsity Co-Captain this year as a junior.  Morefield's aerial awareness and ability to use both feet on the ball is crucial in the success of her team this spring.

Morefield's teammates describe Lexie as a unselfish, reliable, and versatile.

Morefield's past and present coaches share their endorsements of Lexie's skills:
"Lexie is extremely versatile," explains Alliance club soccer coach Katie LaForge. "She can play multiple positions very well." Coach LaForge remarks on her faith in Morefield's abilities, "She is reliable and won't stop playing until the final whistle." Coach LaForge shares other key qualities and attributes of Morefield's while highlighting her versatility as a well rounded player. "Lexie is an intelligent, aggressive defensive player, but has the ability to score goals from long distance shots or assist goals in service."

Awards:  
1st Team All District (Class 4 District 7), 2nd Team All-Conference - Midfielder as Sophomore (Spring 2023)
2nd Team All-Conference Forward as Freshman (Spring 2022)

Rowan Epps

Center Back

2025

Bishop Miege High School

KC Athletics 2006 Academy Select

4.57 GPA (weighted)

College Area of Study: preMed

Willing to Leave State: yes

X - @RowanEpps

Coaches contact Rowan by email: 23rowane@gmail.com

Coaches contact club coach Matt Gordon by email: mgordon@athleticskc.com

Rowan Epp's highlight: Click Here

Rowan Epps, a 2025 defender from Bishop Miege High School, is the muscle on the backline that collegiate soccer coaches are looking for in a center back. Epps, a strong and high soccer IQ center back, has been the eyes for her team's defensive efforts for Bishop Miege varsity since her freshman year. Epps is a two time Kansas State Girls Soccer Champion with Bishop Miege High School and has helped lead to numerous shutouts for the Bishop Miege Defense.  Epp's intuition on the backline is crucial in the success of her team this spring and as Bishop Miege goes for its 8th consecutive Kansas State Girls Soccer Championship.

Epp's teammates describe Rowan as a dependable, cooperative, and hard working.

Epp's past and present coaches share their enthusiasm for Rowan's soccer future:
"Rowan's mentality in the moment is unmatched," shares KC Athletics club soccer coach Matt Gordon. Coach Gordon expands upon Epp's mental toughness, and soccer IQ, "She is a fierce competitor physically and tactically. As a Center Back, she is an imposing presence for the opposing attackers." While Coach Gordon emphasizes Epp's strength, he also sheds light on her creativity and skills. "On the ball, she's a creative threat. Her individual creativity makes her deceptive in her distribution and her vision of the field makes any option a threat."