Announcements
The Yale University Bulldogs men's water polo team is proud to announce the addition of Luigi Berinde to the 2026–27 roster.
Berinde was a 4-year varsity starter at Amundsen High School and captain for his last 2 years. He also played on the Chicago Parks District (CPD) club team from the age of 12 to 16, attending the Junior Olympics. After transferring to Cornell, he quickly became a starter for his final three years and served as president of the team during his junior and senior year — helping fundraise over $26,000 for the team each year.
"Luigi brings a different level of maturity being a graduate student. Having attended Cornell, he is well aware of what it takes to carry academics and athletics at an Ivy League school. In the water, he is very quick and has an accurate, quick release shot which will definitely help on the offensive side of the ball."
— George Gross, Jr. · Director of Recruiting, Yale Men's Water PoloOutside the pool, Berinde graduated magna cum laude from Cornell with a B.A. in Physics. He spent two years on the Student Assembly, worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for introductory physics, and tutored students across multiple levels. Professionally, he worked as a law clerk assisting with major civil rights cases and spent seven years with the Evanston Fire Department — the last three as a Coordinator overseeing 150+ staff members across six beaches.
"I chose Yale because it felt like the place where everything important to me aligned. The way Yale approaches law — asking not just what it is, but why it exists, what it assumes, and whether those foundations hold — is the same way I learned to think through physics, and exactly the kind of questions I wanted to pursue in law school. I'm looking forward to engaging with the Yale community, both in the classroom and with the water polo team in the pool."
— Luigi Berinde
The Yale University Bulldogs men's water polo team is proud to announce the addition of Ryan Karr to the 2026–27 roster.
Karr started playing water polo at age nine for Stanford WPC. In high school at Sacred Heart Prep he also joined Atherton Aquatics Foundation. Freshman year, he led the Sacred Heart Prep JV team to a perfect 21–0 record while leading the team in scoring. Karr then went on to win 3x WBAL, 3x CCS Open, and 3x NorCal Div 1 championships while starting junior and senior year. Sacred Heart finished #2 overall in the nation his senior year and Karr was named to the All-League team.
"Ryan's water polo pedigree is excellent. He is a dynamic, powerful force who can shut down opponents in the defensive end. He brings a varied arsenal to the offensive side of the ball including a booming outside shot and the ability to drive hard to the net."
— George Gross, Jr. · Director of Recruiting, Yale Men's Water PoloOutside of the water and classroom, Karr has had a significant impact on his community. He worked as a lifeguard for three years, organized Latin and water polo camps and volunteered as a swim coach for a local swim team devoted to serving under-resourced youth. Between junior and senior year, he helped excavate an old Roman fort in Portugal. Karr won a gold medal at the 2024 National Latin Exam and was a USAWP Outstanding Academic All-American for his final three years at Sacred Heart.
"I'm excited to officially join the water polo team at Yale this fall. From the moment I got on campus, I could tell it was a place where I'd be pushed to grow both in the pool and in the classroom. I'm looking forward to competing alongside an incredible group of teammates, taking advantage of everything Yale has to offer, and making the most of the next four years."
— Ryan Karr
The Yale University Bulldogs men's water polo team is proud to announce the addition of Andrew Yang to the 2026–27 roster.
Yang started playing water polo in 9th grade at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. In his sophomore year, he started playing club with CT Premier Water Polo. At Lawrenceville, he was named the Varsity Water Polo Captain and led the team to state championships for four consecutive years, along with winning the 2024 Beast of the East tournament.
"Andrew brings a high level of play in all aspects of the game. He has a powerful, quick release shot from distance that is highly accurate. Proper defensive positioning is also a hallmark of his play."
— George Gross, Jr. · Director of Recruiting, Yale Men's Water PoloOutside the pool, Yang founded and led the Lawrenceville Learn to Swim program, teaching 135+ students essential swimming and water safety skills, raising $15,500+ in external funding, overseeing the certification of almost 30 Red Cross WSI Instructors, and establishing a partnership with Homefront to expand access to 50+ underserved youth in the Trenton community. He also led a research project, directing an original 500-person survey to investigate the relationship between socioeconomic factors and swimming proficiency among young adults.
"I chose Yale because I wanted to join a community that is passionate about learning and leadership. I can't wait to take risks, pursue new interests, and lead new ventures."
— Andrew Yang
The Yale University Bulldogs men's water polo team is proud to announce the addition of goalkeeper Roshan Khanna to the 2026–27 roster.
Khanna started playing water polo in 2019 with Outlaws Water Polo before joining San Jose Express from 2021–2025, where he served as team captain his junior year. At Valley Christian High School, he was a three-time team captain, including as varsity captain his senior year. He was named Freshman MVP and led his team to a CCS Sectionals title his junior year.
"Having a second experienced goalie like Roshan is a game changer for team practices and tournament play. Now all our players will get more reps in practice shooting at a quality goalie and scrimmages will operate at a higher level having good goalies in both nets."
— Doug Hausladen · Head Coach, Yale Men's Water PoloOutside the pool, Khanna served as his school's Associate Student Body Treasurer his junior and senior years and earned multiple state and district finalist honors in DECA across all four years of high school. He won his school's prestigious venture capital pitch competition, served as the school mascot, and is a three-time recipient of the Quest Award for outstanding performance in the social sciences. He spent four years lifeguarding, rising to Director of Lifeguarding at his local pool.
"I chose Yale for its emphasis on a liberal arts education and a tight-knit community. I'm excited to immerse myself in Yale's culture of entrepreneurial excellence since I plan to pursue a career in venture capital. I can't wait to compete with the Bulldogs water polo team at the next level and surround myself with intellectually curious people who are driven to become well-rounded members of society."
— Roshan Khanna
