Third Consecutive FA Cup Final for Man United and Looking Ahead to a Huge European Weekend
Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on the Women’s FA Cup semifinals and discuss if they'd be better off hosted at neutral venues. Then, it’s time to unpack the bigger picture for each team. Has Manchester United closed the top three gap? How important is the summer for Liverpool? Are Chelsea really at their best right now? And why the pile-up of injuries at Manchester City? The pair then look ahead to a massive weekend for Arsenal and Chelsea as they face up against Europe’s elite in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals. Predictions close out the show, as Wright tries to follow his heart over his head…
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman
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England’s Loss to Belgium, Agyemang’s Stunner, and Wrighty’s Poor Predictions
Coming in hot off the back of the Lionesses' defeat to Belgium in their UEFA Women's Nations League group game, just days after they thrashed them 5-0. Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright discuss their fall from grace, highlighting stunning performances from Belgium's Tessa Wullaert and lamenting England's poor communication. Michelle Agyemang gets the praise she deserves after scoring that truly magnificent goal, and in her debut. Will she get the Euros call-up? The episode finishes with predictions for the FA Cup semifinals and a sad Ian, who realises he's always last when it comes to predictions.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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Talking All Things Champions League After Those Dramatic Second Leg Matchups
A huge week in the Champions League makes for a busy episode of #Crossways with both Chelsea and Arsenal overturning big deficits and progressing to the semifinals in dramatic style. Waiting for them are Barcelona and Lyon, who, in comparison, cruised through their second-leg matchups. Ian and Steph have all the talking points from both games, with Steph sharing her experience of being on the Manchester City bench at Stamford Bridge and Ian highlighting his key Arsenal performers. The hosts finish with an update on their predictions ahead of this weekend’s six big WSL fixtures—who's bagging this week's all-important points? It's Episode 23.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman
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Bad Pitches, Chelsea's First Loss, a Disappointing Arsenal, and a Relegation Battle Reignited
Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright go back to the basics with Arsenal’s loss to Real Madrid, sharing their disappointment at the team's inability to adapt as the game went on. And, of course, that pitch. They also look at a revitalized Man City, whose victory over Chelsea in the first leg of UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals marked Chelsea's first loss this season—is this a sign of things to come or just new-manager bounce? The hosts heap praise on Kerolin for her energy and directness, and on Vivianne Miedema for her supreme finishes. Then it's time to weigh up Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Leicester’s survival in the WSL, before attempting to predict the unpredictable for this weekend’s WSL fixtures. Episode 22.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn
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Arsenal Crash Out of the FA Cup, Nick Cushing Back to Man City, Taylor Hinds, and Predictions
‘Crossways’ is back after Arsenal’s loss to Liverpool, which saw them knocked out of the FA Cup at the quarterfinal stage. Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton agree that the side lacked energy and the players need to show more pride in their personal performances. But they keep the faith with Renée Slegers. Steph lauds Nick Cushing as the best manager she ever had as he returns to hopefully bring silverware to Man City, keep the club’s best players, and allow them to play free. Taylor Hinds is on their minds, too, following the abuse she received during Liverpool’s win over Arsenal. And they’re back with predictions for the games ahead. Steph is in the lead with 50 points … can Wrighty claw it back?
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and 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 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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