Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

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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.

  1. Manchester City's Last-Gasp Win Over Arsenal—How it Unfolded

    3 DAYS AGO

    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min
  2. Worries for the WSL, and Chelsea’s Dominance Continues

    31 JAN

    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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  3. Is It Time for Chloe Kelly to Leave Manchester City?

    24 JAN

    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min
  4. Is This the Best-Ever Lionesses XI?

    15 JAN

    Is This the Best-Ever Lionesses XI?

    After a long winter break, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back with Crossways, a women's football show, with their dream Lionesses XI. Made up of former and current England players, they discuss the legends that would make up the very best Lionesses team. Kelly Smith, Fara Williams, Jill Scott—who else makes the cut? Episode 14 of #Crossways is a great way to kick off your women's football journey for 2025. Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  5. Champions League Thoughts, Women’s EURO Draw, and Should Slegers get the Arsenal Job Full-Time?

    20/12/2024

    Champions League Thoughts, Women’s EURO Draw, and Should Slegers get the Arsenal Job Full-Time?

    With a lot happening on the European stage, Steph Houghton and Ian Wright dive straight into Arsenal's 3-2 win over Bayern with Renée Slegers’s 11th game in charge, Barcelona's domination of Man City, and Real Madrid vs. Chelsea, all in the UWCL latest. Then it's down to business as Steph and Ian look ahead to the Women's EURO 2025, discussing how the tournament might shape up based on the groups' recent forms. Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  6. Ellie Roebuck's Return, Ratcliffe's Comments, and Why Grassroots Clubs Are So Crucial Right Now

    13/12/2024

    Ellie Roebuck's Return, Ratcliffe's Comments, and Why Grassroots Clubs Are So Crucial Right Now

    Episode 11 sees Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments about Manchester United women, and Marc Skinner's response. They look into why Liverpool women aren't where they should be, and celebrate Ellie Roebuck's heroic return to football. Then the hosts welcome a 'Crossways' grassroots guest—Somayeh Caesar, founder of Lymore Garden Girls FC, a grassroots community club making a massive difference to the lives and well-being of North London girls, and to football pathways. Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  7. Thoughts on the Lionesses’ Strange Week. Plus, Wales Qualify for Their First Major Tournament!

    05/12/2024

    Thoughts on the Lionesses’ Strange Week. Plus, Wales Qualify for Their First Major Tournament!

    It was a curious pair of friendlies for England, with a lack of chance creation being the theme. Ian and Steph look back at the visit of Emma Hayes’s USWNT and Switzerland, analyzing the selections, the standouts, and what it could mean for the squad going forward. There’s also some chat about Wales qualifying for a women’s international tournament for the first time, Scotland’s disappointment, and more in Episode 10 of 'Crossways'! Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  8. Crossways Quiz! Williamson’s Good Form, Chelsea Vs. Man Utd Lookahead, and Lionesses Squad Thoughts.

    22/11/2024

    Crossways Quiz! Williamson’s Good Form, Chelsea Vs. Man Utd Lookahead, and Lionesses Squad Thoughts.

    It’s quiz time this week on Crossways, with Steph Houghton and Ian Wright getting their fingers on buzzers to go head to head on the WSL season so far! Before that, there’s time to chat a little about Sarina Wiegman’s upcoming England squad, Leah Williamson’s impressive performance against Spurs, and some things they can’t stop thinking about from last week’s action. That's all before a lookahead to Chelsea hosting Manchester United. Get ready to play along at home and see if you can beat their score! Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
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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 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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