During the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Team Caitlin Clark fell to Team Napheesa Collier with a final score of 151-131 on the Indiana Fever’s home court. Despite the game’s lack of competitiveness and excitement, the event offered significant value for players like Sonia Citron, who experienced her first All-Star appearance among top women’s basketball players.

Team Clark’s Lineup and Game Context

Team Caitlin Clark was without two notable players, Clark and Satou Sabally, due to injuries, which may have impacted the overall performance. The roster for the actual game included experienced athletes such as Aliyah Boston, Sabrina Ionescu, A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell, Gabby Williams, along with rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. This marked a debut All-Star event for both Citron and Iriafen in their rookie season, meaning they were new to the elite atmosphere of the WNBA’s showcase.

Sonia Citron Reflects on Her First All-Star Weekend

Sonia Citron shared her thoughts about the All-Star weekend during an interview with Wes Hall, which aired on the Monumental Sports Network. Citron admitted that being among WNBA veterans was initially overwhelming but overall rewarding. She appreciated the chance to see her teammates from a different perspective beyond the usual competitive setting.

Being in the locker room with somebody like A’ja Wilson, [Sabrina Ionescu], Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell. Just everybody on our team, it was like, ‘Whoa, this is kinda cool.’ And it’s just no stakes, so we’re just talking. It’s chill, it’s nice,

Citron said, per an X post from @SoniaCitronGOAT.

I only see one side of [my All-Star teammates], and it’s usually on the court, when it’s competitive and stakes are high. So just seeing them in another light, where it’s just very chill, you get to know them as people. I thought that was really cool,

she added.

The Road Ahead for Citron and the Mystics

As a promising rookie, Sonia Citron is expected to have many opportunities for future All-Star appearances. The initial sense of awe she felt playing alongside the WNBA’s elite is likely to diminish as she becomes more accustomed to their presence and competitiveness. For now, her attention remains on helping the Washington Mystics secure a playoff spot—a feat they have not achieved since 2022.