Alfonso Pieres

Alfonso Pieres carries one of the most famous surnames in polo into the 2026 U.S. Open. The Pieres family has produced multiple generations of elite players, and Alfonso's brother Polito competes on a separate team in the same tournament. At Coca-Cola, Alfonso plays alongside 7-goaler Julian de Lusarreta and patron Gillian Johnston.

A 5-goal handicap in the Pieres family might sound modest next to the dynasty's peak achievements, but at the U.S. Open level it makes Alfonso a key supporting professional — the player who connects defense to attack and keeps the team organized through each chukker.

Two Pieres brothers on two different teams. Polo loves a family subplot, and the U.S. Open bracket may deliver exactly that.