Final Injury Report for Mystics-Tempo: Will Cotie McMahon, Shakira Austin Play?
The Washington Mystics are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Toronto Tempo in their 2026 WNBA season opener.
Washington enters Friday's game looking to start the season off strong and put last year behind them after they finished with the fourth-worst record in the league last season.
On the other side, Toronto enters Friday's contest looking to grab a victory in the first game of their inaugural season in the WNBA.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday's 2026 season opener, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Mystics Injury Report: Will Cotie McMahon, Shakira Austin Play?
For the Mystics, they have three players listed on their injury report, including rookie forward Cotie McMahon.
Washington has ruled out McMahon due to a left elbow sprain after it was announced on Thursday that he had suffered a partial UCL tear in her left elbow and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Washington Mystics injury report for their game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8:
— chelsea leite (@chelsealeite) May 7, 2026
Alicia Flórez - Not With Team - OUT
Cotie McMahon - Left Elbow Sprain - OUT
Michaela Onyenwere – Left Leg Injury Management – OUT
The Mystics have also ruled out Michaela Onyenwere due to left leg injury management while Alicia Florez is away from the team.
The good news for Washington is that Shakira Austin is off the injury report after missing the entire preseason due to reconditioning.
Tempo Injury Report: Will Nyara Sabally Play?
On the other side, the Tempo have only two players listed on their injury report, including forward Nyara Sabally.
Toronto has listed Sabally as questionable due to a concussion and she is in danger of missing Friday's game.
Toronto Tempo injury report ahead of May 8 vs Washington
— chelsea leite (@chelsealeite) May 7, 2026
Nyara Sabally - QUESTIONABLE (Concussion Protocol)
Isabelle Harrison - OUT (Right Hand)
The Tempo have ruled out Isabelle Harrison due to a right hand injury as she will miss the first game of the season.
Fans can catch Friday's matchup between the Mystics and Tempo from Toronto at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM.