Mystics coach Sydney Johnson ejected, escorted by police during game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
During the WNBA matchup on June 7 between the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream, Mystics coach Sydney Johnson was ejected after a heated confrontation with officials. The incident occurred with 3:52 remaining in the third quarter, following a foul call against Alicia Florez Getino during a play by Atlanta star Angel Reese. After Johnson argued intensely, he received two technical fouls and was escorted off the court by police. Despite the unusual sight, the police involvement was only procedural and not due to any security threat. Johnson later accepted responsibility for his actions and emphasized that they did not define his team's effort in their 109-77 loss.
- •Sydney Johnson ejected for arguing with officials during a game.
- •Mystics lost to Atlanta Dream 109-77 in the same match.
- •Johnson disagreed with a call involving Angel Reese.
- •Police escorted Johnson off the court after the ejection.
- •Johnson took responsibility for his actions postgame.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA coach needed police escort after heated Angel Reese moment spiraled out of control
- 2:26 PMNew York Post — Cops escort Mystics coach Sydney Johnson off the court after losing it on refs in wild scene - New York Post
"Saturday night's matchup between the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream produced a moment few WNBA fans expected to see. A head coach being escorted off the court by police officers. The unusual scene unfolded during Atlanta's 109-77 victory when Mystics coach Sydney Johnson was ejected following a heated confrontation with game officials.
"The coach required a police escort off the court following an animated argument with officials during Saturday night’s loss to the Atlanta Dream.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:38 AMWNBA coach needed police escort after heated Angel Reese moment spiraled out of control
Saturday night's matchup between the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream produced a moment few WNBA fans expected to see. A head coach being escorted off the court by police officers. The unusual scene unfolded during Atlanta's 109-77 victory when Mystics coach Sydney Johnson was ejected following a heated confrontation with game officials.
- New York PostJun 7, 2026, 2:26 PMCops escort Mystics coach Sydney Johnson off the court after losing it on refs in wild scene - New York Post
The coach required a police escort off the court following an animated argument with officials during Saturday night’s loss to the Atlanta Dream.
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