This World Cup is off the hook, and the US fans are showing UP in Seattle. Players are commenting on how they've never seen anything like the Seattle crowds, and Gregg agrees. This is a unifying event that is unlike other sporting event. Anders Hirst, World Cup Host tells us his biggest impressions of the USA win yesterday. He credits Mauricio Pochettino for what he's been able to do with this team and the calm demeanor he was able to maintain during extremely stressful time in the second half after the red card. Regarding the red card, Anders says if you look at it in a vacuum, it's not worthy of the penalty. Anders says the worst part of it is the inconsistency with which VAR is being used. Anders explains how the VAR works in-game. Finally, we preview Monday's match, which both he and Gregg contend will be the biggest event in Seattle sports history.  StubHub is essentially scamming people once again, and Gregg warns against the secondary sites if people are looking to buy tickets. It's a shame seeing people spend so much time and money to travel to get turned away so StubHub can turn a profit. FIFA is in control of all of the tickets and only distributes them about an hour before the match begins. Gregg gives warnings. Steve Phillips, former Mets GM and Analyst for Sirius XM and MLB Network tells Gregg what he experienced as a GM in his relationships with his managers and how that's changed over the years. He definitely thinks Jerry Dipoto has an exact plan to win games but doesn't necessarily think it impedes Dan Wilson. Steve is ok with the piggyback situation for a period of time, as the Mariners are likely keeping everyone fresh as they push toward the postseason. He would rather save innings than shutting anyone down by sending them to AAA. Steve believes Cal Raleigh will get back to form and discusses the importance of getting hit early in the lineup. Finally, we are one month from the trade deadline and Steve tells us what the mentality is for a GM at this time of year. We listen to FOX World Cup analyst Mark Clatteberg's take on the red card Folarin Balogun received yesterday, which he doesn't think was warranted. Mauricio Pochettino shares the same sentiment. We check in on your texts! Finally, we talk to Ian.

This World Cup is off the hook, and the US fans are showing UP in Seattle. Players are commenting on how they've never seen anything like the Seattle crowds, and Gregg agrees. This is a unifying event that is unlike other sporting event. Anders Hirst, World Cup Host tells us his biggest impressions of the USA win yesterday. He credits Mauricio Pochettino for what he's been able to do with this team and the calm demeanor he was able to maintain during extremely stressful time in the second half after the red card. Regarding the red card, Anders says if you look at it in a vacuum, it's not worthy of the penalty. Anders says the worst part of it is the inconsistency with which VAR is being used. Anders explains how the VAR works in-game. Finally, we preview Monday's match, which both he and Gregg contend will be the biggest event in Seattle sports history. &nbsp;StubHub is essentially scamming people once again, and Gregg warns against the secondary sites if people are looking to buy tickets. It's a shame seeing people spend so much time and money to travel to get turned away so StubHub can turn a profit. FIFA is in control of all of the tickets and only distributes them about an hour before the match begins. Gregg gives warnings. Steve Phillips, former Mets GM and Analyst for Sirius XM and MLB Network tells Gregg what he experienced as a GM in his relationships with his managers and how that's changed over the years. He definitely thinks Jerry Dipoto has an exact plan to win games but doesn't necessarily think it impedes Dan Wilson. Steve is ok with the piggyback situation for a period of time, as the Mariners are likely keeping everyone fresh as they push toward the postseason. He would rather save innings than shutting anyone down by sending them to AAA. Steve believes Cal Raleigh will get back to form and discusses the importance of getting hit early in the lineup. Finally, we are one month from the trade deadline and Steve tells us what the mentality is for a GM at this time of year.&nbsp;We listen to FOX World Cup analyst Mark Clatteberg's take on the red card Folarin Balogun received yesterday, which he doesn't think was warranted. Mauricio Pochettino shares the same sentiment. We check in on your texts! Finally, we talk to Ian.

Gregg Bell, Seahawks, and NFL writer for The News Tribune, talks Seattle sports with Christopher Kidd on 93.3 KJR FM Monday through Friday from 10am-noon.

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Gregg Bell Show 7-2: Team USA! Anders Hirst and Steve Phillips

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