Sydney Johnson

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron gets past Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard on a drive into the lane. Citron holds the ball in her left hand and has her right arm out to the side to keep Howard behind her.

‘Rookie moves’ are a good thing for Washington Mystics in season-opening win

By Jenn Hatfield / May 17, 2025

Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen combined for 33 points in their WNBA debuts

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

Kentucky guard Georgia Amoore and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hold up a red Washington Mystics No. 25 jersey. They smile for a photo in front of a backdrop showing the Mystics' name and logo.

What Georgia Amoore’s ACL injury means for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 1, 2025

The No. 6 overall pick could miss the entire season

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin looks up as she shoots a right-handed reverse layup. Two Atlanta Dream defenders stand in the paint and watch Austin, too far away to be able to disrupt the shot.

Washington Mystics’ Shakira Austin is ready to put injury woes in rearview mirror

By Jenn Hatfield / April 30, 2025

Austin: ‘I’m just waiting to show the world what I know I can do’

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

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins, wearing a white Mystics uniform with red accents, stands with both hands on her hips.

Why the Washington Mystics made the ‘difficult’ choice to trade Ariel Atkins

By Jenn Hatfield / February 24, 2025

Washington got back two draft picks and a future pick swap, which could help it solidify a young core

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

The Chicago Sky bench celebrates a play during a game. Several players stand and clap or make 3-point signs with their hands, and two assistant coaches smile and stand.

Jamila Wideman, Sydney Johnson hired to lead Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / December 24, 2024

Wideman, a former WNBA player, takes over as general manager; Johnson steps in as head coach

Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey dribbles between her legs while looking at the hoop.

How Marina Mabrey leads the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / June 29, 2024

Isabelle Harrison: ‘She always has some shit to say, but like in the most competitive way’