Ryder Dodd

U.S. Men’s Roster Announced For 2026 World Aquatics World Cup Division 1 Tournament

National Team head coach Dejan Udovicic has announced the roster of 16 athletes for the competition, set for April 6-12 in Alexandroupolis, Greece.

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U.S. Men’s National Water Polo Team Announces Roster Ahead of Series With Australia

The series begins on January 10 at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine, Calif., and concludes on January 11 at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif.

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UCLA Water Polo Head Coach Adam Wright Taking Health-Related Leave For 2026 Women’s Season

Adam Wright, longtime head coach of UCLA Water Polo, will step away from day-to-day responsibilities during the 2026 women’s season to focus on his health.

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UCLA Scores Buzzer Beater to Win Men’s NCAA Water Polo Championship

The UCLA Bruins won their 2nd straight NCAA title in men’s Water Polo, upsetting the No. 1 USC Trojans with a last minute point to win 11-10.

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No. 2 UCLA Men’s Water Polo Downs No. 4 Cal 18-12 At Home

The Bruins’ offense was paced by a game- and season-high seven goals from sophomore Ryder Dodd, while four others a;sp scored multiple goals against Cal.

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2026 Cutino Award Watch List Announced Recognizing 20 Men’s Water Polo Athletes

The Peter J. Cutino Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach, recognizes the best player in men’s and women’s college water polo.

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2025 Worlds Water Polo Day 4: Italy Stuns Olympic Champion Serbian Team In Penalty Shootouts

Giacomo Canella’s final penalty shot resulted in the Italian team upsetting the reigning Olympic Champions, Serbia. Italy now leads its group.

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USA Men’s Water Polo Roster Announced For 2025 World Aquatics World Championships

Team USA has been drawn into Group C where the action begins Friday, July 11 when the United States opens play against Canada at 7:35pm Pacific time.

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Spain Tops U.S. In Final of Men’s World Aquatics U20 Water Polo World Championships

The second-place result marks the highest finish ever for a USA Men’s National Team in World Championship play at any age group.

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USA Men Beat Australia 13-12 At The Buzzer To Begin Exhibition Series

The U.S. men beat Australia 13-12 at Mt. San Antonio College. Ryder Dodd led the charge for Team USA with five goals, including the game-winner.

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UCLA’s Ryder Dodd Wins 2025 Men’s Cutino Award

Dodd is the fourth different Bruin and the fifth overall on the UCLA men’s side to win the Peter J. Cutino Award.

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Emily Ausmus, Tilly Kearns & Ryann Neushul Named Peter J. Cutino Award Finalists

The Peter J. Cutino Award is an iconic honor in NCAA water polo that recognizes the best men’s and women’s players each year.

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Ledecky, Finke & Gretchen Walsh Among Five Swimmers Named Semi Finalists for Sullivan Award

Abbas Karimi and Phoebe Bacon are also semifinalists for the prestigious award that will be announced April 15 in New York City. 

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The Olympic Club Announces Men’s Cutino Award Finalists

Ryder Dodd, Max Miller, and Mihailo Vukazic are the men’s Cutino Award finalists, awarded to the best NCAA water polo player each season.

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Ryder Dodd Named D1 Player of the Year As ACWPC Announces Men’s Water Polo All-Americans

UCLA’s Ryder Dodd was named Men’s Division I Player of the Year after leading the Bruins to the NCAA title in December.

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