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

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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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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'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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ian Wright and Steph Houghton analyze Arsenal vs. Juventus and Man City vs. Hammarby in the latest UWCL fixtures, with both English teams bringing home convincing wins. The hosts then touch on Marc Skinner's Manchester United side (should Skinner be sacked?), what Renée Slegers has to do to be considered for the permanent role, who the best WSL player is, the prowess of Girma, and more, as they answer an array of fan questions. It's Episode 8 of Crossways, the women's football show.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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