Emily Engstler

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen releasing a jump shot. The Mystics' video board and championship banner are visible in the background.

‘Happy as hell for her’: Washington Mystics welcome back Myisha Hines-Allen

By Jenn Hatfield / September 9, 2024

Hines-Allen played her first game in Washington on Sunday since being traded to Minnesota in August

Washington Mystics forward Emily Engstler holds the ball in her hand out to her side as she looks off-camera for an opportunity to pass, as a Dallas Wings defender stands to her other side in a WNBA game with fans out of focus in the background

Sunday Notes, Week 13: Aliyah Boston, Emily Engstler making strides

By Em Adler / September 8, 2024

The weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston developing her passing game, Emily Engstler’s hot streak and more

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo smiles, sticks her tongue out, and holds both hands with her thumbs and two fingers sticking out.

Julie Vanloo is quietly rewriting rookie records with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 24, 2024

‘She’s someone who deserves to be here and has shown that every single day’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed jump shot as a Minnesota Lynx defender tries to avoid making contact from behind.

‘It had been coming’: Explaining the Washington Mystics’ growth in their past 11 games

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2024

On June 10, the Mystics were 0-12. Since then, they’ve had a winning record

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson smiles, shouts and clenches both fists in celebration.

How Stefanie Dolson has impacted the Mystics behind — and beyond — the 3-point line

By Jenn Hatfield / July 4, 2024

‘She’s very, very good at what she does’

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese dribbles the ball with her left hand, facing no defensive pressure.

How the WNBA really feels about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

By Rob Knox / June 25, 2024

Elizabeth Williams: ‘I don’t think we’re complaining about eyeballs on our league’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins is shown from behind as she chest bumps forward Emily Engstler.

After instability in her WNBA career, Mystics’ Emily Engstler finds her ‘magic’ in a weekend back-to-back

By Jenn Hatfield / June 24, 2024

Engstler’s career performances came at exactly the right time for shorthanded Mystics

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’