Mystics Sign Forward Michaela Onyenwere

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 11: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty on September 11, 2025 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User

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On Sunday, the Washington Mystics have signed Chicago Sky Forward Michaela Onyenwere. Onyerwere signs a multi-year deal with the Mystics, just ahead of the WNBA Draft on Monday evening.

Onyerwere has had an up and down career in ‘The W’. Drafted by the New York Liberty, she was the Rookie of the Year in the 2021 season. Since then, she has struggled to find a permanent role and has bounced around with the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky.

Last season, Onyerwere averaged 5.8 points per game for the

Chicago Sky.

Fun Fact: Michaela was an assistant coach this past season, at her alma mater, UCLA, winning a championship the first year on the bench for the school.