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
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
