Top Five Stories from 2021: No 1—Hard Truths Require Tough Leadership
Looking back on the biggest water polo stories from 2021, Man w/a Hat looks at challenges from the previous year that will carry into 2022.
A JOs Wrap-Up and Positive Signs for Fall in The Northeast
After remarkable success by clubs from USA Water Polo's Northeast Zone in the National JOs, things ARE looking up in the country's most populous region. But there is work to be done to get the region back into a growth phase for the sport.
Sixth is Better Than Tenth… But No Gold in Tokyo for US Men
After a 6th place finish in Tokyo, Dejan Udovicic is likely out as U.S. men’s water polo coach. But his legacy in America is unclear—and likely to be defined by his successor for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
And Then There Were Three: US Women Win Olympic Water Polo Gold
With a 14-5 win over Spain in the 2020 Tokyo Games, Adam Krikorian, U.S. women’s water polo head coach, has etched his name in the record book of greatest coaches in Olympic history.
Comings and Goings in Northeast Age Group Water Polo
Two girls from New York City were selected for the U.S. national water polo team program, Greenwich Aquatics medaled in four age groups in Salt Lake City and the Brooklyn Hustle captured silver at the National State Challenge.
U.S. Men’s Olympic Hopes Rise with Silver Finish at FINA World League Super Final
The U.S. men’s water polo team dropped a 9-8 decision to Montenegro in the gold-medal match of the 2021 FINA World League Super Final, but proved they will be a threat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
U.S. Men Stun Italy 10-8 in Super Final Semifinal; Will Face Montenegro for Gold in Georgia
Against an Italian squad favored for gold at the Tokyo Olympics the underdog Americans squeaked out a gutty 10-8 win to advance to the gold medal match of the 2021 FINA World League Super Final.
Ho-Hum: US Women Drive for Another Super League Final Title
Later today the U.S. women’s water polo team will play for a 13th straight major tournament title when they face Hungary in the World League Super Final championship at the Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre.
Great Women’s Water Polo Action on ESPNU: Hungary vs. USA Starts Tonight
The US women’s water polo team, two-time defending Olympic champions (2012, 2016) and three-time FINA World Champions (2015, 2017, 2019) will host the Hungarian national team tonight, May 26 and June 2 in various locations in Southern California
USAWP Clearwater Beach Challenge May 16-17
First age group competition offered in the East by USA Water Polo in more than a year.