Rui Machida is looking forward to taking her game to the WNBA this summer.On Tuesday, Rui Machida released the following statement on signing with the Washington Mystics.
I‘m humbled and thrilled to be offered this incredible opportunity to play for [the] Washington Mystics in [the] WNBA. I want to express my deep appreciation to all who supported me in accepting this new challenge. I will do my best for my new team in America. This is my first time joining an international team. I am very excited about it. When I return to Japan, I’m certain that I will learn many new things and put my best foot forward for Fujitsu RedWave. I hope that all my supporters and fans will continue to support…