What Do the Opening Fixtures Say About the New WSL Season?
Wrighty and Steph go deep with their analysis of the WSL opening weekend's fixtures: what and who surprised them, and what the performances and squads say about the season ahead. Reaction from Arsenal v. London City Lionesses at the Emirates, including Katie Reid giving away the penalty, how that shaped the game, and Reid's individual performance. And of course, Olivia Smith as part of Arsenal's starting XI and her spectacular goal. Steph talks about how Man City can get the best from Viv Miedema this season, what Grace Clinton can add, and the importance of working to get Bunny in the box. Both hosts show love for Ellie Carpenter's cross and Aggie Beever-Jones's beautiful goal. The pair finish with a passionate debate about those halftime interviews, and, of course, their predictions.
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Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Transfers, Predictions, Big League Changes: Crossways Is Back for WSL 2025-26
Crossways is back for the new WSL season, and there's already a lot on the table. How much will the WSL minimum wage be? Will the London City Lionesses' signing strategy pay off? Will Olivia Smith start? Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright answer all these questions and more as they kick off Season 2. First, they welcome The Cutback's Flo Lloyd-Hughes to the new Crossways London studio to get into the London City Lionesses and the impact of WSL minimum wages, before they move on to the extraordinary swap from red to blue (Grace Clinton) and blue to red (Jess Park). Wrighty shows love for Lia Walti, is buzzing for Ellie Roebuck's move, and calls Trinity Rodman to come to the WSL. Ahead of Olivia Smith's first season at Arsenal, Steph shares how Manchester City prepared to face her and talks about the power of minimum wages to focus players, draw investment to the game, and make the English league the best in the world. Listen to Season 2, Episode 1 to get insights you won't find anywhere else, have your artwork displayed in the studio, and join the Crossways League to compete against Ian and Steph in this season's score predictions. (Spoiler: It's at full-time-forecast.com.)
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Lionesses Are Euro Champions Again!
The Lionesses are UEFA Women's Euro champions again! As excited as two kids in a sweet shop, Crossways hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton can barely contain their pride and excitement following England’s dramatic victory over Spain to retain their UEFA Women’s Euro title. They discuss the starting defensive pairing of Leah Williamson and Jess Carter, Jess’s immense mental strength, the power of Chloe Kelly, what football needs next, and so much more.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian WrightExecutive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Lionesses Reach Euro Final in Dramatic Fashion
England Lionesses’ dramatic comeback to win against Italy in extra time gives Crossways host Ian Wright plenty to talk about in this Euros special. High praise for super subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly, highlights from the full 120 minutes, and thoughts on what this could mean for Italian women’s football. Wrighty finishes with a lookahead to the final against Germany or Spain.
Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Lionesses Progress to Euro Quarterfinals
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on England’s final group stage match against Wales, in which England ran out comfortable winners and earned second place in Group D at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The hosts speak about Wales and what it will take for them to keep progressing, before considering the Lionesses’ chances against Sweden. Crossways predictions make a return as the pair attempt to predict every quarterfinal score.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian WrightExecutive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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About Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Crossways is a women's football show hosted by former England internationals Steph Houghton and Ian Wright. Two football legends, from two sides of the game and with two very different journeys to the top combine their experiences for this weekly video podcast, coming to you from Manchester and London. Every week, Crossways will set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond. Steph and Ian will bring you stories from behind the scenes of the women's game and the business of football, as well as gather score predictions, questions and input from you, the fans. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow @crossways.pod on Instagram to get involved in the conversation.
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