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Washington Mystics Sign Michaela Onyenwere to Multi-Year Deal

The move adds a five-year veteran from UCLA’s title-winning staff to a Mystics roster short on experience.

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Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins assistant coach Michaela Onyenwere against the Texas Longhorns during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images 4/13/26

Overview

  • Mystics officials and multiple outlets say the team has agreed to a multi-year contract with forward Michaela Onyenwere.
  • ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike, citing agent Ticha Penicheiro, reports the deal is worth over $1.4 million on a supermax track, though full terms remain undisclosed.
  • Onyenwere was the 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year with the Liberty and later played for the Mercury and Sky, averaging 5.8 points for Chicago last season.
  • She spent the past season as an assistant coach at UCLA and was part of the Bruins’ championship staff, experience coaches say sharpened her leadership and teaching.
  • The signing addresses Washington’s need for veteran help after roster turnover, with recent departures and an unresolved offer sheet for center Shakira Austin shaping the team’s plans.