The Washington Mystics’ 2021 season was a setback for fans and the team alike. There weren’t full crowds for much of the season due to coronavirus restrictions. And two expected key players like Alysha Clark (foot injury) and Emma Meesseman (overseas commitments) didn’t play in a season where Washington missed the playoffs altogether.
But most importantly, Elena Delle Donne, the team’s franchise player, has still not returned to full capacity. She only played three games in 20201 as she continues to recover from a back injury that was initially diagnosed as three herniated discs in her spine.