A1F – Trieste hires Gabriella Matafora-Adams
ATTACKER BORN IN 2000, HAS ALWAYS PLAYED IN THE USA
“I WILL MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE TO THE TEAM”
Third important transfer coup for Water Polo Trieste in view of the 2024/2025 women's A1 series championship. The sponsored company Samer & Co. Shipping has in fact signed Gabriella Matafora-Adams, forward in position "1" and "2", she has signed an annual contract. Native of Barcelona, born in 2000, her career unfolded in the United States of America. She started playing at Mountain View High School, then moved to the Stanford Waterpolo Club (where she remained until 2018), while from 2018 to 2023 she wore the cap of Long Beach University, in California. Last season he scored 34 goals in 26 games played.
“I am very happy to start this adventure with Polo Water Polo Trieste – says the new halberd attacker – I will be able to learn a lot from a great coach and I will have many high-level athletes at my side. I will make myself available to the team. I've always wanted to play in Italy and I'm excited to have the chance. I can't wait to start the games."
“A girl of notable qualities – analyzes coach Paolo Zizza – Gabriella combines tactical intelligence, swimming speed and an excellent propensity to shoot. He works mainly on the right side of the pitch, he will certainly give us a big hand. We already know her a little, so I think she won't have any difficulty fitting into our group."
