The Washington Mystics were founded in 1998 and competes in the WNBA's Eastern Conference.
The Mystics play at the CareFirst Arena in Washington D.C.. They have secured a spot in the 2026 WNBA postseason and is currently sixth in the standings. The Mystics recently set a franchise record for the most wins in a regular season going 27-16 in 2026, surpassing the previous mark of 26 wins set in 2019.
Front Office and Coaching Staff
Owner | Ted Leonsis |
General Manager | TBD |
Coach | Sydney Johnson |
Sydney Johnson was the assistant coach for the Chicago Sky before joining the Washington Mystic in 2025. The Washington Mystics do not have a general manager since Jamila Wideman left in April 2026. Head coach Sydney Johnson has taken control of basketball operations with the support of other staff members.
Washington Mystics Season History
The Washington Mystics have won two Conference Champions titles (2018, 2019), and won the WNBA Championship in 2019.
Season | Record | Playoff Results | Head Coach |
2025 | 16-28 | Did not qualify | Sydney Johnson |
2024 | 14-26 | Did not qualify | Eric Thibault |
2023 | 19-21 | Lost first round | Eric Thibault |
2022 | 22-14 | Lost first round | Mike Thibault |
2021 | 12-20 | Did not qualify | Mike Thibault |
2020 | 9-13 | Lost first round | Mike Thibault |
2019 | 26-8 | Won WNBA Finals | Mike Thibault |
2018 | 22-12 | Lost WNBA Finals | Mike Thibault |
2017 | 18-16 | Lost WNBA Semifinals | Mike Thibault |
2016 | 13-21 | Did not qualify | Mike Thibault |
2015 | 13-21 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Mike Thibault |
2014 | 16-18 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Mike Thibault |
2013 | 17-17 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Mike Thibault |
2012 | 5-29 | Did not qualify | Trudi Lacey |
2011 | 6-28 | Did not qualify | Trudi Lacey |
2010 | 22-12 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Julie Plank |
2009 | 16-18 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Julie Plank |
2008 | 10-24 | Did not qualify | J. Kenlaw (2-10) |
2007 | 16-18 | Did not qualify | T. Rollins (8-14) |
2006 | 18-16 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Richie Adubato |
2005 | 16-18 | Did not qualify | Richie Adubato |
2004 | 17-17 | Lost Conference Semifinals | Michael Adams |
2003 | 9-25 | Did not qualify | Marianne Stanley |
2002 | 17-15 | Lost Conference Finals | Marianne Stanley |
2001 | 10-22 | Did not qualify | Tom Maher |
2000 | 14-18 | Lost Conference Semifinals | D. Walker (5-7) |
1999 | 12-20 | Did not qualify | Nancy Darsch |
1998 | 3-27 | Did not qualify | J. Lewis (2-16) |
Washington Mystics 2026 Roster
The Washington Mystics 2026 roster features a historically young team with eight rookies. Shakira Austin leads the team averaging 17.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
Name | Position | Height | College | Years Pro |
Georgia Amoore | G | 5'6" | Kentucky | Rookie |
Shakira Austin | C | 6'5" | Ole Miss | 5 |
Lauren Betts | C | 6'7" | UCLA | Rookie |
Sonia Citron | G | 6'1" | Notre Dame | 2 |
Angela Dugalic | F | 6'4" | UCLA | Rookie |
Alicia Florez | G | 5'9" | - | Rookie |
Rori Harmon | G | 5'6" | Texas | Rookie |
Kiki Iriafen | F | 6'3" | USC | 2 |
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | G | 6'0" | Rutgers | 9 |
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs | G | 6'1" | Baylor | Rookie |
Cotie McMahon | G | 6'0" | Ole Miss | Rookie |
Lucy Olsen | G | 5'10" | Iowa | 2 |
Michaela Onyenwere | F | 6'0" | UCLA | 5 |
Cassandre Prosper | G | 6'3" | Notre Dame | Rookie |
Washington Mystics All-Time Leader
Points (Total) | Alana Beard | 3,128 |
Points Per Game | Elena Delle Donne | 18.8 |
3-Pointers | Ariel Atkins | 397 |
Rebounds | Chamique Holdsclaw | 1,496 |
Assists | Natasha Cloud | 1,259 |
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