U.S. men's water polo team plays off against Spain at Cal ahead of Paris

Although the U.S. Olympic trials are underway, the U.S. men’s water polo team is playing a game ahead of Paris.

The men played an exhibition match agaisnt Spin at the University of California, Berkeley’s Speiker Aquatics Complex Friday.

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It’s one of the teams’ last at-home games before they head to Europe.

“I’m so happy to be back, it’s awesome,” said Johnny Hopper, a Cal graduate.

Hopper is just one of many on the team with Bay Area ties.

The team is set to play again on Sunday.

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