Team Overview
Founded in 1998, the Washington Mystics enter the 2025 WNBA season in a clear rebuild-to-compete phase, blending a promising rookie class with ascending core pieces and a new leadership group. The franchise’s modern identity still traces back to its 2019 WNBA championship, but 2025 has been about resetting the standard, developing rookies, and competing nightly in a deeper, expanded league. Head coach Sydney Johnson took over ahead of the season, while former NBA executive Jamila Wideman assumed the general manager role—moves designed to retool on-court style and long-term roster construction.
The Mystics have leaned on length and tempo, with Shakira Austin anchoring the interior, Kiki Iriafen flashing a two-way star trajectory, and Sonia Citron delivering one of the league’s most productive rookie seasons. Citron recently set a franchise rookie scoring mark and hit historic all-round benchmarks, underscoring how central her two-way impact has become to Washington’s nightly ceiling.
Current Roster
Below are the active roster headlines (see team site for the full, always-current list and per-game stats).
- Shakira Austin (F/C) — Rim protection, improved post touch; centerpiece big.
- Kiki Iriafen (F) — Rookie power and activity on the glass; double-double threat.
- Sonia Citron (G) — High-IQ wing scorer; franchise rookie scoring record and rare 500-150-80-40 season.
- Sug Sutton (G) — Table-setter who can score in bursts; steady assist rate.
- Jacy Sheldon (G) — Perimeter defense and slashing; currently day-to-day status listed recently (see Injuries).
- Jade Melbourne (G) — Pace, connective passing, spark plug minutes.
- Emily Engstler (F) — Versatility, motor on the glass.
- Stefanie Dolson (C) — Veteran spacing and screening craft.
- Alysha Clark (F) — 3-and-D presence added midseason via the Sykes trade
- Lucy Olsen (G) — Rookie guard depth.
- Madison Scott (G/F) — Length, defensive versatility; developmental wing.
- Georgia Amoore (G) — First-round pick; out for 2025 with ACL injury (see Injuries).
Injury Report
- Georgia Amoore (G) — Out for season (ACL). The team announced a right ACL injury during camp; she later had successful surgery and is sidelined for 2025. Impact: ball-handling and pull-up shooting depth take a hit; Washington has leaned more on Sutton/Melbourne in creation reps.
- Jacy Sheldon (G) — Recently listed day-to-day (ankle) during the late-August stretch; monitor daily team/game notes.
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Sydney Johnson — Hired Dec. 2024; came from the Chicago Sky staff. Known for defensive detail and adaptable offensive spacing.
- General Manager: Jamila Wideman — Former NBA SVP of Player Development; now leads Mystics’ basketball operations.
Upcoming Schedule (Next 5)
(Asia/Manila: UTC+8 — local US Eastern times shown below are per broadcast listings.)
Washington Mystics — Upcoming Schedule
2025 Regular Season| Date | Opponent | Location | Venue | Time (ET) | TV/Stream | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 30, 2025 | @ Golden State Valkyries | Away | Chase Center | 8:30 PM | — | West Coast road trip begins. |
| Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | Away | Crypto.com Arena | 8:00 PM | — | Second night of California back-to-back. |
| Thu, Sep 4, 2025 | vs Phoenix Mercury | Home | CareFirst Arena | 7:30 PM | Prime Video | Prime Video exclusive. |
| Sun, Sep 7, 2025 | vs Indiana Fever | Home (Baltimore) | CFG Bank Arena | 3:00 PM | NBA TV | Relocated home game. |
| Tue, Sep 9, 2025 | @ New York Liberty | Away | Barclays Center | 7:00 PM | ESPN3 | Final week matchup in Brooklyn. |
Standings (Live — League Table Snapshot)
Washington’s playoff push has tightened in late August. Here’s the overall table snapshot
Washington Mystics — Standings
2025 Regular Season| Rank | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Conf | Home | Road | Streak | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Washington Mystics | 16 | 23 | .410 | 14.5 | 8–10 | 10–10 | 6–13 | L5 | 3–7 |
Washington Mystics 2025 — Player Performance
Regular Season| Player | POS | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah Edwards | F | 21 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 0.4 | Rookie forward; efficient finisher (47.9% FG) in limited minutes. |
| Alysha Clark | F | 9 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 1.1 | Veteran 3-and-D wing; 0.8 threes per game. |
| Brittney Sykes | G | 25 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 | Team scoring leader; downhill guard who gets to the line (6.3 FTA). |
| Emily Engstler | F | 34 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 1.3 | High-motor forward; stocks contributor (steals/blocks) off the bench. |
| Jacy Sheldon | G | 2 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | Limited sample; combo guard with range. |
| Jade Melbourne | G | 37 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 2.9 | Pace and playmaking; secondary creator (24.1 MIN). |
| Kiki Iriafen | FC | 38 | 12.9 | 8.7 | 1.6 | Team rebounding leader; efficient interior scorer (49.3% FG). |
| Lucy Olsen | G | 35 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | Rookie guard depth; spot shooting/playmaking. |
| Madison Scott | F | 5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | Developmental forward; small sample size. |
| Shakira Austin | FC | 32 | 13.1 | 6.4 | 1.8 | Two-way anchor; interior scoring and rim protection (1.1 BLK). |
| Sika Koné | FC | 11 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | Frontcourt depth; excellent FT% (88.9%). |
| Sonia Citron | GF | 38 | 15.2 | 4.1 | 2.4 | Top scorer with elite efficiency: 47.1% FG, 42.4% 3P, 88.2% FT. |
| Stefanie Dolson | C | 37 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | Veteran screener/spacer; 36.4% from three. |
| Sug Sutton | G | 37 | 7.5 | 1.7 | 3.8 | Primary table-setter; team leader in assists. |
Playoff picture: With two weeks left, Washington is chasing the final seeds behind Seattle/Golden State/Indiana and needs a strong finish.
How to Get Tickets
- Official: Mystics ticket hub (single-game, memberships, groups, promos).
- Primary: Ticketmaster listing for Mystics games.
- Pricing snapshot: Aggregators currently show home tickets starting in the high-$20s for select games (e.g., Sep 4 vs Mercury from ~$28), with marquee opponents/venues higher. Prices fluctuate by demand and seat location.
- Special offers: Periodic theme nights and packages via the team’s offers page.
Where to Watch
- Regional: Monumental Sports Network carrying 40 Mystics games in 2025 (38 regular-season + 2 preseason), with studio shows and interactive features.
- National & streaming: WNBA games distribute across ION, CBS Sports Network, ESPN platforms (ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN3/ESPN+), ABC, NBA TV, Prime Video, and others—check each game listing.
- Prime Video slate: 21 exclusive WNBA games this season, including select Mystics matchups.
Summary (Why It Matters)
The 2025 Mystics are balancing development and contention. Citron’s breakthrough, Iriafen’s interior presence, and Austin’s two-way core give Washington a credible foundation to build on under Sydney Johnson. The Amoore injury forced earlier-than-planned usage for other guards, but the final stretch still offers a window: win the defensive glass, keep transition chances high, and ride the rookies’ growth curve. With Monumental Sports Network coverage and a diverse national broadcast mix, fans can follow every step of the chase.
