Jordin Canada took over the fourth quarter as Atlanta beat Washington 93-75 to complete a first-round sweep. The Dream are finally back in the semifinals, and a familiar New York Liberty team is waiting.
The Atlanta Dream are one win away from the WNBA semifinals, and the opponent is already waiting. New York just swept No. 1 Minnesota — setting up a potential rematch with an Atlanta team that beat the Liberty twice last week.
Atlanta beat Washington 92-77 in Game 1, but the Mystics dominated the glass 50-31. Madina Okot grabbed five rebounds in only seven minutes, making the rookie one of the Dream’s most intriguing Game 2 adjustments.
The Atlanta Dream’s first-round playoff matchup is officially set against the Washington Mystics. From Angel Reese’s battle inside to Rhyne Howard’s shooting and Atlanta’s home-court advantage, here are the biggest things to watch.
The Atlanta Dream enter their regular-season finale at 29-14 with a simple playoff scenario: beat the New York Liberty and secure the No. 4 seed and first-round home-court advantage.
The Atlanta Dream lost Brionna Jones for the remainder of the season, but Angel Reese responded with 30 points and 10 rebounds in a historic 103-59 victory over Connecticut. Here’s how Atlanta can replace Jones in the playoffs.
The Atlanta Dream return from the World Cup break with four regular-season games remaining and more rotation options than ever. DeWanna Bonner, Isobel Borlase, Madina Okot and Atlanta’s young bench have given Karl Smesko one major question to answer before the playoffs.
The Atlanta Dream have signed 21-year-old Italian guard Matilde Villa to a developmental contract. After a strong World Cup showing, the former Dream draft pick gives Atlanta another intriguing young international prospect to develop.
Atlanta’s new NWSL franchise will unveil its team name and brand on October 4, 2023, ahead of its inaugural season in 2028. With a rich soccer history, potential names like Atlanta Beat, Apollos, and Silverbacks emphasize local culture. The reveal marks a significant step toward establishing a distinct club identity.
Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard will play for a World Cup championship today before returning to an Atlanta Dream team fighting for home-court advantage. Their experience in Berlin could become Atlanta’s biggest advantage entering the playoffs.
