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Connecticut Sun Host Washington Mystics in Season Opener After Major Offseason Changes

The Sun unveil a retooled roster under new coach Rachid Meziane, while the Mystics arrive with rookie standouts following a season-opening win.

The Connecticut Suns bench cheers for teammate Lindsay Allen, right after Allen's made three-point shot in Friday's WNBA preseason win at the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. (Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Connecticut Sun open their 2025 WNBA season at home against the Washington Mystics on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
  • Connecticut enters the season with a revamped roster, having lost six key players, including their entire 2024 starting five, to trades and free agency.
  • New head coach Rachid Meziane leads the Sun, blending veteran additions like Tina Charles with rookies Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers, both listed as game-time decisions.
  • The Washington Mystics, focusing on a youth-driven rebuild, won their season opener 94-90 against the Atlanta Dream, with rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen making strong debuts.
  • The matchup highlights contrasting rebuilds, with the Sun aiming to extend their eight-year playoff streak and the Mystics seeking a resurgence after missing the postseason in 2024.