Emily Engstler

Players stand in a circle listening to a coach

Young players find valuable experience in USA Basketball’s 3×3 camp in Phoenix

By Tia Reid / November 12, 2024

Of the 13 players selected for the camp, only four had spent more than three years in the WNBA

Washington Mystics players stand near midcourt after a game and put their fists together in a huddle. The players are each smiling or shouting in celebration.

‘A domino effect’: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough leads Mystics’ bench with buckets, blocks and pregame pep talks

By Jenn Hatfield / September 19, 2024

Walker-Kimbrough leads the WNBA in bench points, but her impact on her teammates goes beyond that

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin dribbles the ball with her left hand near the free-throw line as Atlanta Dream forward/center Lorela Cubaj tries to cut off her angle.

Washington Mystics shut down Shakira Austin as they continue to chase a playoff spot

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2024

A loss to Atlanta on Sunday means Washington doesn’t control its playoff destiny

Washington Mystics director of player development Sefu Bernard sits next to point guard Julie Vanloo after practice. He has a laptop on his lap. They look at the screen together, and Bernard gestures with one hand as he talks.

Behind the scenes of the Washington Mystics’ player development

By Jenn Hatfield / September 11, 2024

It’s been a tough season for the Mystics, but they’re making deposits in their future

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen releasing a jump shot. The Mystics' video board and championship banner are visible in the background.

‘Happy as hell for her’: Washington Mystics welcome back Myisha Hines-Allen

By Jenn Hatfield / September 9, 2024

Hines-Allen played her first game in Washington on Sunday since being traded to Minnesota in August

Washington Mystics forward Emily Engstler holds the ball in her hand out to her side as she looks off-camera for an opportunity to pass, as a Dallas Wings defender stands to her other side in a WNBA game with fans out of focus in the background

Sunday Notes, Week 13: Aliyah Boston, Emily Engstler making strides

By Emily Adler / September 8, 2024

The weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston developing her passing game, Emily Engstler’s hot streak and more

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo smiles, sticks her tongue out, and holds both hands with her thumbs and two fingers sticking out.

Julie Vanloo is quietly rewriting rookie records with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 24, 2024

‘She’s someone who deserves to be here and has shown that every single day’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed jump shot as a Minnesota Lynx defender tries to avoid making contact from behind.

‘It had been coming’: Explaining the Washington Mystics’ growth in their past 11 games

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2024

On June 10, the Mystics were 0-12. Since then, they’ve had a winning record