U.S.
Open Highlights: First-time entrant
This could be a fantastic team with lots of offense, featuring
Matias Magrini, 17-year-old phenom Facundo Pieres, middle
son of the great Gonzalo Pieres, and Jeff Hall. Offensively,
Magrini is at the top of his game and Pieres was impressive
during the first two 22-goal tournaments. Hall, in his first
season as an 8-goaler, has been steady all season. He and
Magrini won the U.S. Open title in 2003 as members of C Spear
with Magrini being named the MVP. Hall's father, patron John
Hall, makes the leap into 26-polo. They must jell quickly
to make an impact in this year's tournament.
