Emily Engstler

Washington Mystics general manager and then-head coach Mike Thibault stands with his arms crossed and a slight frown as he watches a game unfold.

What the Washington Mystics were looking for in free agency after two stars departed

By Jenn Hatfield / April 12, 2024

Mike Thibault: ‘We felt we needed to … reenergize ourselves’

Allisha Gray’s record-breaking Athletes Unlimited title run caps off third season

By Arie Graham / March 27, 2024

2024 was a record breaking year for for the league

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson attempts a shot through contact from Connecticut Sun guard Kelly Faris.

Stefanie Dolson returns to Washington Mystics, seven years after being traded

By Jenn Hatfield / March 13, 2024

Dolson will give Mystics a different look in the paint — and outside it, too

Emily Engstler pulls up for a shot

Emily Engstler is making her mark on Athletes Unlimited

By Arie Graham / March 11, 2024

Engstler hopes to earn the attention of WNBA teams

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Haley Jones, Allisha Gray and Emily Engstler show out: Athletes Unlimited Season 3 tips off

By The Next / March 1, 2024

Jackie and Brendan Glasheen discuss the first few games of Athletes Unlimited Season 3

Los Angeles Sparks guard Karlie Samuelson leaps off the bench and smiles as she's introduced in the starting lineup.

Washington Mystics fill holes but don’t land a superstar on Day 1 of free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / February 2, 2024

Samuelson, Richards, Vanloo and Engstler can’t replace Mystics legend Cloud

Indiana Fever forward Victaria Saxton

Indiana Fever forward Victaria Saxton beat the odds to make the team

By Tony East / June 21, 2023

‘She got better, she just improved her game from the start of training camp, that was really impressive to me,’ Sides said of Saxton

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker holds the ball on the perimeter as New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones defends during a preseason scrimmage.

Sunday Notes, early-season and preseason edition: Fun in Dallas and flashes of excellence in New York

By Em Adler / May 21, 2023

Plus, roster decisions everywhere

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Em Adler / May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Washington Mystics players and staff stand in a loose circle at halfcourt and talk at the end of a practice.

2023 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 15, 2023

‘Underdog’ Mystics could challenge WNBA’s superteams with elite defense, improved offense