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 le...

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 I...

'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-st...

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. Manchest...

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 jour...

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'...

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 mak...

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, an...

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...

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 an...

Ian Wright chats with Steph Houghton about her new memoir, 'Leading From the Back,' how therapeutic it was to write, and how important it is that people understand the context of the headlines being thrown around this week. Then Steph and Ian check in on how the new WSL managers (Dario Vidosic, Sonia Bompastor, Robert de Pauw, and Amandine Miquel) are getting on and why Russo was substituted, befo...

After the friendlies with South Africa and Germany made the Lionesses look lethargic and disorganised, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are a little worried about them ahead of next year's Euros. There were standouts, however, including Grace Clinton, who impressed both with her physicality and her ability to keep the standard over many games. Steph was at the Ballon d’Or this week, where Aitana Bonm...

It's international break, so Ian and Steph assess the Lionesses midfield ahead of their friendly against Germany at Wembley. Then chat about which players have stood out over the early stages of the WSL, look at Arsenal’s options for replacing Jonas Eidevall and also about Steph getting honoured by England! Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more abou...

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton battle with the reasons behind Arsenal's current run of form and how Mayra Ramirez undid their defense. Then they move on to looking at key fixtures from the weekend, including why Chloe Kelly isn't being picked. Then they discuss their wild-card picks ahead of the upcoming Lionesses squad announcement for England vs. Germany at Wembley and give love to Jordan Nobbs a...

Episode 3 of 'Crossways' sees Ian and Steph in the studio discussing the toll of a packed fixture list on player well-being and performance, with the postponed Chelsea vs. Man United game on their minds. Then they look at what's happening with Mary Earps at PSG and whether her no. 1 spot is under threat for the Lionesses. On a happier note, they then welcome back players who've been out with ACL i...

Ian and Steph look ahead to another week in the WSL. First, Ian’s instant reaction from Meadow Park as Arsenal triumph over BK Hacken in the second leg of the UWCL (05:16). Then they discuss Manchester City dropping Khiara Keating (16:27), revisit Kiko Seike’s historic hat trick for Brighton in her WSL debut (19:45), and swoon over that Jess Park goal. The pair then wrap up with a look at key WSL...

Welcome to the very first episode of Crossways! Steph Houghton and Ian Wright begin the first edition of their new weekly women’s football show by talking about Steph’s first season after retiring and how that transition has been. The WSL will be back this weekend, so they look ahead to the opening round of fixtures, which includes a massive game at the Emirates Stadium—where Arsenal will welcome...