WNBA 2025 Season Opens Across Multiple Arenas with Key Injuries

The WNBA 2025 season opened with several exciting matchups and notable roster changes across the league. The Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury kicked off their season at PHX Arena, with both teams introducing significant offseason acquisitions—Seattle added Li Yueru, Alysha Clark, and others, while Phoenix welcomed Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally among new faces. The Storm were without Katie Lou Samuelson due to injury, while the Mercury had multiple players sidelined. In other action, the Minnesota Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier’s 35-point performance, overcame the Dallas Wings, while the LA Sparks, powered by Kelsey Plum’s 37 points, defeated the Golden State Valkyries but are also dealing with key injuries. The Washington Mystics, boosted by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, edged out the Atlanta Dream and now face the Connecticut Sun, who enter the season with new head coach Rachid Meziane and veteran Tina Charles. These early games highlight both the league’s competitive depth and the impact of offseason changes and injuries on team prospects.