Diego Cavanagh claimed his second title at the US Open Polo Championship last Sunday—his second alongside Adolfo Cambiaso, a teammate and friend both on and off the field, with whom he has represented La Dolfina in various forms for over a decade.

The 2024 season with La Dolfina Tamera was nothing short of a dream. The team claimed two out of three Gauntlet of Polo trophies—the C.V. Whitney and the U.S. Open—and stood out not only for their individual performances but for their collective spirit. All four players were key, including Alejandro Poma, the team’s patron, who was named MVP of the final after scoring four goals in the decisive match against La Dolfina Catamount.

For Diego, however, this title had a personal significance that went beyond the 31 goals he scored in the US Open—or the 75 throughout the Gauntlet. It was about honoring the trust Alejandro Poma had placed in him over the past eight years.

Now back in Argentina, Diego sat down with Pololine to reflect on the season and what lies ahead.

– How long have you been playing with Ale Poma? And what does it mean to you to win the US Open with him?

Ale and I started playing together about eight years ago in Argentina. We began building this team and organization from the ground up, growing step by step each year. I’m thrilled we won the U.S. Open together, because I know how much Tamera means to him and his family. He deserves it—he’s a great friend and has a wonderful family that I really care about.

– This is your second U.S. Open title, and your second with Adolfito. How do you feel about that?

At this point, nothing Adolfito does surprises anyone. He’s the greatest of all time. I’m really happy we managed to put this team together. He’s invited me to play with him many times, and I’ve learned so much from him. I’m still learning. I’m thankful to share another season by his side.

– What went through your mind when the final ended and you were crowned champions?

I thought about the effort Ale and I had made. We lost a lot of horses this year—it was a huge challenge to get everything back in place. At one point, it looked like we wouldn’t even be able to play. And in the end, we won the U.S. Open.

– How are you preparing for the English season, where you’ll play for Jehangiri—a debuting team in the UK high-goal circuit?

I’m very excited about this new project led by Namu (Hissam Hyder) and Muhammed (Jehangiri).  They invited me from the start and placed their trust in me. At first, we were only going to play the medium-goal, but during the Argentine season the chance came up to play the high-goal with Gonzalito Pieres. I’ve never had the chance to share a season with him before. He’s a great player, and I know I’ll learn a lot from him too.

– How long have you been part of La Dolfina, and what does Adolfo mean to your career?

It’s been 12 years since I moved to Cañuelas to join La Dolfina. I’m so grateful to the entire Cambiaso family—they opened the doors for me and played a huge role in my development, both as a player and as an organizer.

This year will also bring changes for Diego in Argentina, where, after a long time, he won’t be playing for either of La Dolfina’s Triple Crown teams. Instead, he will take to the field with Los Machitos, alongside Alfredo Bigatti, Torito Ruiz Jorba, and Teo Lacau.