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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

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41:51

Rebrand of the WSL, and Crossways WSL Team of the...

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2025/05/16

Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the rebrand of the WSL and Championship, calling for transparency and clarity for the fans and clubs so that everyone can get on the same page about the future of women's football in England. Wrighty calls for the excitement and intensity of the Championship game between the London City Lionesses and Birmingham City to be everywhere in the WSL next season, and Steph doesn't sugarcoat her feelings on relegation and plans for the pathway. They then discuss

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40:18

Chelsea and London City Lionesses Are Champions, As...

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2025/05/07

It’s no secret that Ian Wright and Steph Houghton—like all women’s football fans—have been discussing the wider problem of the top flight being sewn up by barely halfway through the season. But now that Chelsea are champions, something else runs deeper: the hosts’ respective teams are struggling. Are the latest Arsenal and Manchester City results just blips, or signs of deeper issues? On a more positive note, Crossways welcomes the London City Lionesses to the WSL and has high hopes for Manchester

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42:12

UWCL Reaction After Arsenal Overturn Deficit to Reach...

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2025/04/29

Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright have a lot to talk about in Episode 27 of Crossways, coming to you after Arsenal overturned a deficit in their massive return leg against Lyon to reach the UWCL final. They have a shot at becoming Champions League winners for the first time since 2007. In stark contrast, Chelsea received a thrashing from Barcelona, losing 4-1 twice. And Wrighty seeks to make WSL predictions with his heart, not his head, as he closes the points gap at the pointy end of the season

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32:49

Disappointment and Domination in the UWCL Semifinals,...

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2025/04/23

As the hosts get warmed up for Episode 26 of #Crossways, Ian Wright admits feeling Ange Postecoglou’s pain as a manager after Wembley Rangers FC’s loss in Baller League. And with the Wentworth golf pro-am on the horizon, Steph Houghton admits she hasn’t practiced her swing since last year. Getting into football, Wrighty and Steph try to find positives in the English teams’ UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals performances, but ultimately struggle to move past Kadidiatou Diani’s phenomenal

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47:43

Third Consecutive FA Cup Final for Man United and...

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2025/04/16

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

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30:13

England’s Loss to Belgium, Agyemang’s Stunner, and...

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2025/04/09

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

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41:09

Talking All Things Champions League After Those...

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2025/03/28

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

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43:33

Bad Pitches, Chelsea's First Loss, a Disappointing...

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2025/03/21

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,

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40:59

Arsenal Crash Out of the FA Cup, Nick Cushing Back to...

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2025/03/14

‘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

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48:57

Beth Mead Joins Crossways, WSL With No Relegation,...

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2025/03/07

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the hotly debated proposed changes to the WSL and Championship leagues, with expansion and no relegation on the table. The hosts then throw out their predictions for the Women's FA Cup quarter final match ups and welcome Crossways second-ever guest, Beth Mead. Beth talks all things football under Renee Slegers, her injury and comeback, as well as the thinking behind being the face of a very important campaign from Persil Dirt is Good - Every Stain Should Be Part

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39:18

Lionesses Defeat the World Champions: How It Unfolded

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2025/02/28

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

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44:38

Lionesses' February Call-ups, UWCL Predictions,...

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2025/02/14

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

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23:45

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

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2025/02/07

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

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40:56

Worries for the WSL, and Chelsea’s Dominance Continues

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2025/01/31

'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,

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37:32

Is It Time for Chloe Kelly to Leave Manchester City?

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2025/01/24

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

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45:08

Is This the Best-Ever Lionesses XI?

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2025/01/15

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

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48:06

Champions League Thoughts, Women’s EURO Draw, and...

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2024/12/20

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

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47:11

Ellie Roebuck's Return, Ratcliffe's Comments, and Why...

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2024/12/13

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

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37:00

Thoughts on the Lionesses’ Strange Week. Plus, Wales...

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2024/12/05

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

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42:34

Crossways Quiz! Williamson’s Good Form, Chelsea Vs....

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2024/11/22

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

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