losing streak

The lights are dark at CareFirst Arena as Washington Mystics players huddle before a game. They are wearing black jerseys with gold trim or black warm-up shirts.

The Washington Mystics’ season is over, but the roots of a rebuild are in place

By Jenn Hatfield / September 13, 2025

Though ending on a 10-game losing streak was disappointing, 2025 was never about results for the Mystics

Washington Mystics players stand on the court and look forward at something off camera, as if they are waiting for something.

How the Washington Mystics are evaluating and pushing themselves during their 8-game losing streak

By Jenn Hatfield / September 6, 2025

Alysha Clark: ‘We want to win, but it’s how you lose’

Side-by-side photos of Mike and Eric Thibault coaching the Washington Mystics. Mike Thibault points his left index finger and shouts to his players from the sideline. Eric Thibault stands on the sideline with his arms folded across his chest.

Washington Mystics part ways with Mike and Eric Thibault, will begin new era

By Jenn Hatfield / October 24, 2024

For the first time since 2012, there are no Thibaults coaching in Washington

Wearing red jerseys, five Washington Mystics players huddle a little past midcourt.

Despite winless start and missing playoffs, Washington Mystics ‘set a foundation’ in 2024

By Jenn Hatfield / September 22, 2024

Brittney Sykes: ‘Resiliency is an understatement’

Four Atlanta Dream players huddle near the free-throw line.

Takeaways from the Atlanta Dream’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces

By Wilton Jackson / July 13, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘We have to continue to fight’

Sparks players in a huddle as the featured image for a story about head coach Curt Miller

Amid eight-game losing streak, Sparks’ Curt Miller remains focused on ‘unintended consequences’ 

By Cameron Ruby / July 5, 2024

Miller: ‘I thrive in the process of building’

Four Las Vegas Aces players walk onto the court, looking down at the ground or straight ahead.

Las Vegas Aces’ early-season struggles start and end with defense

By Matthew Walter / June 15, 2024

Hammon: ‘We’ve got to learn how to stop our own bleeding’

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo reaches her right arm out to the side to high-five center Stefanie Dolson, who is walking toward her.

‘We got the lid off’: Washington Mystics relieved to end 0-12 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 13, 2024

And Brittney Sykes returns — then departs with another injury

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo talks to four of her teammates and uses her right hand to point away from their huddle. Her teammates have various serious expressions on their faces.

What the record doesn’t tell you about Washington Mystics’ 0-11 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2024

They’ve hung around in almost every game, but it’s on to the next one

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike holds the ball at her waist while Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier defends on her back.

Seattle Storm see improvement amid disappointing start to season

By Bella Munson / May 18, 2024

Skylar Diggins-Smith: ‘The effort is there. We’re encouraged’