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Sonia Citron Ruled Out for Tuesday, Mystics Must Shuffle Backcourt

Her first missed game is a short-term test of Washington's depth because the team struggles to hit three-pointers.

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May 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) waves during player introductions prior to the Mystics' home opener against the New York Liberty at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Washington announced Monday that Sonia Citron will not play Tuesday against the Chicago Sky after suffering a left foot sprain, marking the first game she has missed in her WNBA career.
  • Citron leads the Mystics at about 17.7 points per game this season and logged 21 points and eight assists in the club's most recent 92-87 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.
  • With Citron out, the Mystics plan to lean on Georgia Amoore and Alicia Florez in the backcourt while giving extra minutes to bench guards such as Cassandre Prosper and Rori Harmon.
  • The absence intensifies a structural issue: Washington is shooting roughly 26% from three this season, which limits spacing and increases reliance on Kiki Iriafen's inside scoring and rebounding.
  • The game is a Commissioner’s Cup contest at CareFirst Arena and the team has not provided a recovery timeline for Citron, so the immediate focus is short-term rotation adjustments and monitoring the injury.