USA Water Polo has officially unveiled its 15-player USA Women’s Junior National Team roster set to compete at the 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships in Salvador, Brazil. Led by Head Coach Ethan Damato, this talented squad will open their campaign on August 10 against Hungary in Group B. Expectations are high following U20 Men’s Silver Medal Performance last month in Belgrade World Championships.
Below, we break down the roster, spotlight key players, share coach insights, and outline the complete match schedule. With more athletes from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Texas rounding out a dominant California contingent, the sport is on the rise as more teams are forming across the United States.
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Complete USA Women’s Junior National Team Roster
- Lauren Steele (Old Greenwich, CT / UCLA / Lamorinda) – Goalkeeper
- Christine Carpenter (Yucaipa, CA / Stanford / CHAWP) – Goalkeeper
- Sam Hofley (Flower Mound, TX / Stanford / SoCal WPF) – Center
- Lily Palma (Walnut Creek, CA / Las Lomas HS / Lamorinda) – Center
- Julia Bonaguidi (La Jolla, CA / California / NYAC) – Attacker/Defender
- Lucy Haaland-Ford (Santa Barbara, CA / San Marcos HS / Santa Barbara 805) – Defender
- Allison Cohen (Orange, CA / Stanford / SET) – Attacker/Defender
- Quinn Healy (Soquel, CA / Stanford / Stanford WPC) – Attacker/Defender
- Kamryn Barrone (Mechanicsburg, PA / Stanford / SET) – Attacker
- Charlotte Raisin (Santa Barbara, CA / San Marcos HS / Santa Barbara 805) – Attacker
- Rosalie Hassett (Orinda, CA / California / Diablo Alliance) – Attacker
- Amber Nowaczek (Shadow Hills, CA / Stanford / Santa Barbara 805) – Attacker
- Meghan McAninch (Orinda, CA / USC / Lamorinda) – Defender
- Emily Ausmus (Riverside, CA / USC / NYAC) – Attacker/Defender
- Elektra Urbatsch (Brooklyn, NY / UCLA / NYAC) – Defender
Coaching Staff & Support
- Ethan Damato – Head Coach
- Coralie Simmons – Assistant Coach
- Jackie Puccino – Assistant Coach
- Jacob Pril – Team Manager
Coach Ethan Damato on the 2025 Roster
“We’ve selected a versatile group of athletes who excel both offensively and defensively. Our goal is to bring home gold and showcase the depth of USA Water Polo’s pipeline. These young women have demonstrated outstanding commitment at every stage—now it’s time to perform on the world stage.”
2025 World Aquatics U20 Championship Preview
The 2025 World Aquatics Women’s Junior World Championships run from August 10–16, 2025 in Salvador, Brazil. Drawn into Group B alongside powerhouses Hungary, Greece, and Italy, Team USA’s journey will begin with three critical group-play matchups. Live streaming will be available on the World Aquatics YouTube channel, with real-time stats provided by MicroPlus Timing Services.
USA Match Schedule (All Times ET/PT)
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET / PT) |
|---|---|---|
| August 10 | Hungary | 6:00 pm / 3:00 pm |
| August 11 | Greece | 6:00 pm / 3:00 pm |
| August 12 | Italy | 7:30 pm / 4:30 pm |
| August 13 | Crossover Match | TBD |
| August 14 | Quarterfinals | TBD |
| August 15 | Semifinals | TBD |
| August 16 | Finals | TBD |
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