Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
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Crossways is a women's football hosted by former England internationals Steph Houghton and Ian Wright - two football legends, from two sides of the game and wit...
Lionesses Defeat the World Champions: How It Unfolded
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back, this week with reactions to Lionesses vs. Spain in the UEFA Women's Nations League. The hosts reflect on the key moments of the match, including Sarina Wiegman's substitutions and a huge performance from Lauren James. They then look back on mixed results for Wales and Republic of Ireland before giving Barclays Women's Super League score predictions for this weekend's fixtures.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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Lionesses' February Call-ups, UWCL Predictions, Listener Questions, and a Call for More Jeopardy
It's Episode 18 of Crossways, and this week, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton start by discussing Sarina Wiegman's latest Lionesses squad call-up for the UEFA Women's Nations League games against Portugal (21.02.25) and Spain (26.02.2025). How easy is it for players to know what they have to do to get selected? The hosts then answer listener questions on everything from most underrated players, to league changes they'd like to see, and UWCL quarterfinal and semifinal predictions.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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Manchester City's Last-Gasp Win Over Arsenal—How it Unfolded
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back, this week with the first 'Crossways' Instant Reaction episode. The hosts react to Manchester City’s last-gasp win over Arsenal in the Subway League Cup, recapping the highlights and low points from the game, including that controversial penalty. They then take a quick look ahead to a Manchester City v. Chelsea final at Pride Park.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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Worries for the WSL, and Chelsea’s Dominance Continues
'Crossways' hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton go deep on arguably the most crucial conversation in women's football right now—the long-term competitiveness of the WSL. With the record-breaking $1M signing of Naomi Girma to Chelsea, the title race all but over in January, and relegation pretty much sealed too, what needs to fundamentally change? Steph and Wrighty debate some options, from NWSL-style spend caps, to relooking at the teams that are currently part of the WSL, and the long-term, league-wide issues that stockpiling talent at academy level is exacerbating. Away from the business end of football, 'Crossways' previews Manchester City vs. Arsenal, shows Jen Beattie all the love and respect on her retirement announcement, and share predictions for Sunday's matchups. Episode 16 is a big one.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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Is It Time for Chloe Kelly to Leave Manchester City?
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton agree that Manchester City have sent a message to Chloe Kelly with their signing of Brazilian Kerolin from North Carolina Courage. And their advice? She has to move before this transfer window closes if there's any chance of seeing her in the Euros, where both hosts believe she deserves to be. Listen to Episode 15 of #Crossways for more on Kelly, Man City vs. Manchester United and the lack of service to Miedema, the increasingly ruthless transfer window, and Carla Ward to Ireland. Steph and Ian also look ahead to Chelsea vs. Arsenal—with high hopes for an even game now that Arsenal is looking settled under Slegers. They discuss Casey Stoney's appointment to the Canada national team and give predictions for the rest of the WSL head-to-heads.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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About Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Crossways is a women's football 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, combining their experiences for the brand new podcast.
Every week, Crossways will not only set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond, it’ll also bring you stories from girls’ grassroots football, as well as take a look behind the scenes of the women's game. It’ll also be available to watch and listen to on Spotify, or listened to wherever you get your podcasts.
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