Aaliyah Edwards

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson raises both arms and pumps his fists in celebration. Forward Aaliyah Edwards stands on the sideline behind him and makes the arm gestures that referees use to call a charge.

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

By Jenn Hatfield / May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game

Mist BC forward Aaliyah Edwards holds the ball high on her left side with two hands. She faces the basket and Laces BC center Stefanie Dolson guards her closely, with one hand up to dissuade a shot.

How lessons from Unrivaled could help four Mystics lead a revival in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / May 11, 2025

Austin, Dolson, Edwards and Sykes represented Washington in Unrivaled’s debut season this winter

Washington Mystics players and coaches stand in a large circle near the center of the practice court.

2025 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 5, 2025

Under first-year head coach Sydney Johnson, a young Mystics team plans to get out and run

A pink and purple backdrop prominently shows the Washington Mystics' name and logo as one of their first-round draft picks, USC forward Kiki Iriafen, is announced. In the bottom right corner of the photo, Iriafen holds up a Mystics No. 25 jersey with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and they smile for a photo.

Washington Mystics set their new course with three first-round draft picks

By Jenn Hatfield / April 16, 2025

Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore are the first draft picks under Mystics’ new leadership

Unrivaled, Up Next: Napheesa Collier is queen of the court

By Chelsea Leite / February 15, 2025

Napheesa Collier wins $200,000 in Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson, Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger sit at a podium for a press conference. All three are in dark suit jackets with Mystics pins on the collars. Johnson and Wideman are smiling, while Winger stares straight ahead.

What the new Washington Mystics leadership will prioritize in its rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / February 13, 2025

General manager Jamila Wideman and head coach Sydney Johnson are looking to build ‘a home’ for players in Washington

Unrivaled, Up Next: How Aaliyah Edwards pulled off the upset of the season

By Chelsea Leite / February 12, 2025

Kahleah Copper: ‘Who doesn’t like money?’

A graphic showing Aaliyah Edwards, Kelsey Mitchell and Jordin Canada side-by-side in their respective WNBA jerseys. The text "Unrivaled drama" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jordin Canada, Aaliyah Edwards talk WNBA free agency, Unrivaled

By The Next / January 30, 2025

Aaliyah Edwards on Unrivaled: ‘We’re competing against the best’

A blue and white basketball sits on the floor on an Unrivaled basketball court.

Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament details announced

By Sydney Wingfield / January 28, 2025

Participating players, tournament rules and more details revealed

Aaliyah Edwards of the Washington Mystics and Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky contest the opening tip.

Washington Mystics begin uncertain offseason by getting No. 4 pick in WNBA draft lottery

By Jenn Hatfield / November 17, 2024

The Mystics have two top-six picks in the 2025 draft