by admin | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
If there’s one takeaway from the Washington Mystics’ offseason, it’s excitement—the level of excitement this team exudes, from its established stars down to its rookies, is palpable. Now only a few days away from opening night, after an offseason mixed with old and...
by admin | Apr 26, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Emma Meesseman was 19 when the Mystics selected her in the second round of the 2013 draft. She had a lot to grow into, including her role as a leader. Meesseman describes herself as an introvert, but in the Sky’s 92-77 loss to the Wings in their preseason opener...
by admin | Apr 4, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Never tell Natasha Cloud to take politics out of her sports. There are few professional athletes – male or female – who can compare to the amount of awareness Cloud has given to important causes in her community and specifically social justice. And once...
by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
In addition to getting back on the court in 2022, Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is also taking on an important role outside the WNBA. Delle Donne was appointed to co-chair President Joe Biden’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. The White...
by admin | Mar 9, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
The Washington Mystics star has teamed up with TIAA to retire inequality. As she looks to the future, she considers the progress that women in sports have made and the room for more growth. Elena Delle Donne has done it all. Since she was taken second overall in the...
by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Representation, SEW
In their quest for another WNBA title, the Washington Mystics have a milestone to celebrate and a team Hall of Fame to launch. In May, the Mystics will begin their 25th season. When the WNBA began play in 1997, there was no shortage of doubters. Professional women’s...
by admin | Feb 2, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne said Tuesday that she intends to be ready for the 2022 WNBA season and is excited about the free-agent moves her Washington Mystics have made. Delle Donne, 32, didn’t play in the 2020 season and was limited to three games last...
by admin | Feb 1, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The Phoenix Mercury have traded center Kia Vaughn to the Atlanta Dream for a 2023 third-round pick. Vaughn played a key role in Phoenix’s run to the 2021 WNBA Finals, averaging 4.7 points and 3.1 rebounds as a backup to Brittney Griner. Read More
by admin | Dec 31, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Missing the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2016 this past year, one of the biggest issues plaguing the Washington Mystics was keeping their top-tier talent on the floor. We’re months away from the 2022 season but it appears it may be deja vu. Already...
by admin | Nov 24, 2021 | Representation, SEW
On Tuesday, FIBA held the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament’s group draw in Geneva, Switzerland. The USA Basketball women’s national team will play in Group D with Belgium, Russia and Puerto Rico. The remaining groups are below. Group A:...
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