Sonia Citron

Multiple WNBA players and coaches have publicly acknowledged just how much of a problem Caitlin Clark poses for opposing defenses. That is certainly a sentiment shared by the Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, who also recognizes just how difficult Clark can be to contain.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Sonia Citron #22 and Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics walk to the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at CareFirst Arena on August 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Thursday, the WNBA announced that Washingt...

Shakira Austin, Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese, Gabby Williams, A’ja Wilson, Veronica Burton, Jordin Canada, Sonia Citron, Breanna Stewart, and Kiah Stokes were all named to the WNBA All-Defense team.

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images The 2026 Washington Mystics made the playoffs as the youngest team in WNBA history, in addition to setting a franchise record with 28 total wins. The overwhelming reaction to the Mystics is that they’re here to stay, and will be somewhat of a perennial contender under the current core. And while I don’t think that’s a unreasonable claim, there’s some context that has begun to be swept under the rug of Washington’s wins. Jamila Wideman’s legacy lin...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Michaela Onyenwere #12, Shakira Austin #0, Georgia Amoore #8, and Kiki Iriafen #44 during the second half of the game against the Chicago Sky at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sco...

As she entered the fourth quarter of her first WNBA postseason game, Sonia Citron picked up her level of aggression. The All-Star guard was bringing up the ball, directing traffic, calling for screens to switch her defensive matchup and knifing her way into the paint, doing anything to put points on the board in a last-ditch comeback attempt. That’s the Citron the Washington Mystics have come to expect, the 2026 league leader in clutch points and their go-to perimeter scorer, who is already a tw

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics shoots a free throw during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...

Sonia Citron attempts to drive past DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs over a month ago. But that didn’t curb their competitiveness during the final stretch of the season. They fought for the best seed possible. Washington grinded out six wins in their final seven games and found external fortune in the Indiana Fever dropping key games, propelling the Mystics into the No. 5 seed. That very No. 5 seed was a colorful target f...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics high fives Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mand...