For members of the U.S. men’s national water polo team—and devoted polo fans famished for competition of any sort— the HEP Cup represented a beacon of hope. A little over a week ago it was announced that the American men, who currently number 18 scattered across Europe with professional teams
Roelse, Bowen out for USA Men vs. Italy
A moonshot in to the stands has cost U.S attacker Alex Bowen the chance to face Italy in what is likely to be the men’s water polo team’s last game of the Rio Olympics. Bowen tossed the ball in to the crowd out of frustration after a final Montenegro goal
USA Men Falter, All But Ousted by Montenegro
A vital match for both Montenegro and the USA men’s water polo teams ended in drama and disappointment for Team USA. The Americans could not overcome a four-minute disadvantage in the final stanza after center defender Alex Roelse was thrown out of the game for a brutality foul. By rule the Americans played
USA Men to Face Montenegro in Houston for Final Rio Tuneup
Total Waterpolo will be there. USA Men will play Montenegro in Houston on Saturday for their final tune-up before flying south to Rio. Oddsmakers currently favor Montenegro for a bronze medal. Team USA earned silver at the recent World League Super Final, but the bookies have the team placing eighth according to the











