Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are joined in the studio by former USWNT, Boston Breakers and Chicago Red Stars forward Stephanie McCaffrey! Steph moved over to London to become Co-Owner and Director of Women's Football at Leyton Orient FC, who play in the seventh tier of women's football in England. Our hosts ask Steph about the intricacies of her role, how it compares to football in the USA, and what needs to change. They also discuss Emma Hayes's USWNT and the proposed changes to the Women's FA Cup.

(00:00) Welcome

(01:45) Joining Leyton Orient

(03:15) NWSL and USWNT Career

(07:22) Role at Leyton Orient and Recruitment

(12:48) Fan Culture in UK v USA

(13:40) Ambitions + implementing change

(16:07) Why Tier 7?

(23:30) FA Cup

(25:20) Inspirations + Michelle Kang

(26:52) Retirement

(29:43) Emma Hayes’s USWNT

(32:00) Padel

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