Mystics coach Sydney Johnson ejected after dispute with referees
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson was ejected during a game against the Atlanta Dream on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred at the 3:52 mark of the third quarter when Johnson engaged in a heated argument with the officiating crew. His outburst required intervention from players and staff, and he received two technical fouls, ultimately leading to his removal from the game. Johnson continued to express his dissatisfaction while exiting the court, necessitating a police escort. He later walked to the locker room independently.
- •Johnson was ejected after receiving two technical fouls.
- •The confrontation happened late in the third quarter.
- •His player Kiki Iriafen assisted in holding him back.
- •Johnson needed a police escort after his ejection.
- •He returned to the locker room without assistance.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Mystics Coach Sydney Johnson Admits He ‘Lost My Cool’ After Being Escorted Off Court by Police During Game Against Atlanta Dream
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Mystics Coach Sydney Johnson Ejected After Heated Argument With Officials
- 3:23 AMESPN — Mystics' Johnson ejected, escorted off by police
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson erupts at refs, is ejected and has to be escorted off the court by police
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Mystics coach Sydney Johnson escorted off floor by police after being ejected from Washington's loss to Atlanta
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Mystics coach Sydney Johnson held back, ejected after exchange with WNBA refs
"Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson entered Saturday’s road trip to Atlanta looking to build on a momentum-shifting 90-72 win over the Chicago Sky earlier in the week. The Mystics were chasing their first back-to-back wins of the season. Instead, the night ended with Johnson at the center of one of the most talked-about moments [...]
"Mystics coach Sydney Johnson had to be held back while arguing with officials and was escorted off the court by police after being ejected from Saturday's blowout loss to the Dream.
"Mystics coach Sydney Johnson lost it on a WNBA officiating crew during a matchup with the Dream. Johnson was later ejected.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:33 PMMystics Coach Sydney Johnson Admits He ‘Lost My Cool’ After Being Escorted Off Court by Police During Game Against Atlanta Dream
"Officials did what was appropriate, and that's all I can say," Johnson later told reporters
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:58 AMMystics Coach Sydney Johnson Ejected After Heated Argument With Officials
Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson entered Saturday’s road trip to Atlanta looking to build on a momentum-shifting 90-72 win over the Chicago Sky earlier in the week. The Mystics were chasing their first back-to-back wins of the season. Instead, the night ended with Johnson at the center of one of the most talked-about moments [...]
- ESPNJun 7, 2026, 3:23 AMMystics' Johnson ejected, escorted off by police
Mystics coach Sydney Johnson had to be held back while arguing with officials and was escorted off the court by police after being ejected from Saturday's blowout loss to the Dream.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:29 AMMystics head coach Sydney Johnson erupts at refs, is ejected and has to be escorted off the court by police
Washington's head coach finally had enough of the officiating in Saturday's game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:52 AMMystics coach Sydney Johnson escorted off floor by police after being ejected from Washington's loss to Atlanta
Sydney Johnson saw his night come to a close three quarters into the Mystics' matchup with the Dream. Here's why.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:57 PMMystics coach Sydney Johnson held back, ejected after exchange with WNBA refs
Mystics coach Sydney Johnson lost it on a WNBA officiating crew during a matchup with the Dream. Johnson was later ejected.
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