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Washington Mystics standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been added to the 2026 USA Women’s National Team roster for the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin. Both are two-time WNBA All-Stars and will represent Team USA as it pursues a fifth straight World Cup title.
Washington closed out a 4-0 season sweep of Toronto with a 93-82 win behind strong frontcourt play from Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin. Next up: a much tougher test against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx.
The Mystics’ 20-point comeback wasn’t just about resilience. It reflected the identity Sydney Johnson believes the team is continuing to build.
The Mystics have won three straight and currently occupy a playoff spot, but inside the locker room, the focus hasn’t shifted. Head coach Sydney Johnson and Shakira Austin explain why Washington continues to prioritize consistency and taking one game at a time over postseason projections.
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen continue to prove they are foundational pieces for the Washington Mystics, earning their second consecutive WNBA All-Star selections.
Sonia Citron’s game-winning buzzer-beater and Lauren Betts’ career night gave new meaning to a recent SLAM cover featuring the Mystics’ young core. We take a closer look at why “DC’s New Hope” may be more than just a headline.
The Mystics may still be one of the WNBA’s youngest teams, but their response after a frustrating loss to Seattle said a lot about the direction of this group.
With 11 rookies and a young core beginning to take shape, Mystics media day offered a first look at how this team is approaching development, leadership, and the challenge ahead.
The Washington Mystics’ 2026 schedule is more than a list of dates. From a road-heavy opening stretch to expansion matchups and key midseason windows, the structure of the season offers early clues about where challenges and opportunities may emerge.
In another tight contest with Golden State, the Mystics came up short 88-83 despite standout performances from Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Sug Sutton.
Shakira Austin sealed the win, Kiki Iriafen made rookie history, and the Mystics showed real growth in crunch time. Here’s what stood out in the victory.
Citron and Iriafen are heading to Indy. The Mystics rookies just made franchise and league history with their All-Star selections. See how they earned it.
Shakira Austin isn’t just back, she’s thriving under Coach Sydney Johnson, scoring 10+ points in five straight games and emerging as the leader the Washington Mystics need.
Kiki Iriafen made history in her debut month, becoming the first Washington Mystics player to earn WNBA Rookie of the Month honors.
Mystics split games vs. Fever and Liberty as Brittney Sykes hits 3,000 points and rookies Iriafen, Citron extend record-setting starts to their careers.
With a 2-0 record and a rising rookie core, the Washington Mystics are turning heads early under new head coach Sydney Johnson. Here’s what to watch next.
The Mystics’ preseason takes a hit as second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards suffers a back injury and rookie Georgia Amoore is sidelined with torn ACL.
The Mystics are ushering in a new era with Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore. One week after the 2025 WNBA Draft, we break down what these top picks bring to D.C. and now they align with the franchise’s future vision.
The Washington Mystics are heading into the 2025 WNBA Draft holding three of the top six picks. Here’s how they plan to reshape their future in a single night.
Washington Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson officially rounded out his coaching staff for the 2025 season with two new hires as team embarks on new chapter.
The Washington Mystics mutually part ways with General Manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault, signaling the end of an era and the start of a new chapter in the franchise’s leadership.
Brittany Sykes powered the Mystics to a crucial 80-74 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks as the team celebrated the induction of Alana Beard into the Mystics Hall of Fame.
Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards returned from injury for the team’s close matchup against the Las Vegas Aces but it wasn’t enough to get them past the WNBA champions. Listen to postgame reaction from Edwards and Stefanie Dolson.
Back-to-back wins have helped the Washington Mystics find their stride and reinforce their commitment to teamwork and building chemistry.
The Mystics selected Aaliyah Edwards from the University of Connecticut with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Here’s how they see her fitting in with the team.
The Mystics inducted Nikki McCray-Penson, who passed away on July 7th, into the team’s Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony at Sunday’s game versus Dallas.
The WNBA is back in business and that means the Washington Mystics are on another quest for a championship. Natasha Cloud had something to say about how their fans will be a huge part of that effort.
When the Mystics took on the New York Liberty on Friday in their season opener in D.C., several
Wizards were on-hand to support their WNBA counterparts.
The Washington Mystics announced that the team has hired Ashlee McGee as an assistant coach on Head Coach Eric Thibault’s staff.
The WNBA Draft Lottery was held on Friday night with the Washington Mystics receiving the fourth overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin has been named to the 2022 WNBA All-Rookie Team. She is the 6th Mystics player to be named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
A year after a debilitating back injury, Elena Delle Donne is peaking at the right time as the Mystics set their sights on the playoffs.
The Washington Mystics solidify 71-63 victory over the Connecticut Sun as team hosts first Hall of Fame induction to honor franchise legends.
The Washington Mystics are off to a 7-4 start but despite the record, the team acknowledges that they are still searching for their identity.
Candace Parker recorded a historic triple-double as the Washington Mystics fell to the Chicago Sky 82-73 in a battle of the WNBA Champions.
Alysha Clark’s road to recovery after suffering a foot injury and missing the Mystics season in 2021 led to a key self-revelation.
The Washington Mystics moved to 3-0 after a dominant second half against the Las Vegas Aces to solidify the 89-76 victory.
