2hUSA at PAN U19: More Than One NameFrom Jett Taylor’s early scoring explosion and Ellis Culleton’s emergence to Maci Magee and the remarkable depth of the women’s roster, Team USA’s journey in Bauru is becoming about much more than one name.By Alex RivaOpen
2hBrazil at PAN U19: Two Different Journeys, One Shared Target in BauruTwo different journeys for Brazil in Bauru. The men remain unbeaten, the women respond to adversity, and new names enter the YARE Radar.By Alex RivaOpen
4dKristóf Kovács: What 45 Saves Cannot Show45 saves and a 50 percent save rate tell part of the story. Princeton goalkeeper Kristóf Kovács tells YARE what the numbers cannot show: team defense, trust, confidence and response.By Mara VossOpen
4dAfroditi Bitsakou: “It’s just one step”At 15, Afroditi Bitsakou is already a U16 World Champion and MVP. She speaks to YARE about senior water polo, what she is learning at ALIMOS NAC BETSSON and the journey ahead.By Leon AlkerisOpen
9d10 + 10: Erik Ionescu Is Not Just a ScorerTen goals. Ten assists. Four games. Erik Ionescu finished the MPSF Invitational with 20 direct goal contributions, showing why offensive influence cannot always be measured by goals alone.By Alex RivaOpen
9dYARE NEXT | Hunter Danko Is Already Making an Impact at PepperdineNine goals in four games, an impact at both ends of the pool and a first WCC Newcomer of the Week award. The Pepperdine freshman is giving YARE another young name to watch.By YARE Editorial TeamOpen
10dEmily Rope | The Numbers Behind the Next StepNew Zealand’s Emily Rope combined elite defensive production with 16 goals at the 2026 Women’s U16 World Championships. YARE looks beyond the scoresheet at the Centre Back, her numbers and the next step in her journey.By Leon AlkerisOpen
14dAlexandros Prokopis | From Greece to the U.S. A Journey Just BeginningFrom Palaio Faliro and Olympiacos to McKendree University. Alexandros Prokopis speaks to YARE about his move to the U.S., life as a student-athlete, his development and his first WWPA Offensive Player of the Week honor.By Mara VossOpen
15dAmélie Perkins A New Country, The Same DreamFrom Great Britain and her first major international experience at 16, to Serie A and the Champions League with Plebiscito Padova, and now Mladost Zagreb. Amélie Perkins speaks exclusively to YARE about her journey, life away from home, the centre forward position, and her decision to build the next chapter of her career within Croatian water polo.By YARE Editorial TeamOpen
28dYARE NEXT | Jennika Linthicum: Canada’s Senior Stage at 16At just 16, Jennika Linthicum is emerging as one of Canadian water polo’s most exciting young talents. From the youth national-team pathway to the senior stage, discover her rapid rise and her exclusive statement to YARE.By Mara VossOpen
