Good morning, Trojan Family. This year’s football fam:

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

⚽️ Coach talks about victory
⚾️ LA Angels x USC
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Recap. The women’s soccer team had an incredible debut in Rawlinson Stadium. See what coach Jane Alukonis has to say about the team’s performance above.

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🔼 College Day. The Los Angeles Angels are celebrating USC on Sunday! Tickets must be purchased at http://Angels.com/USC to get the co-branded hat below + a portion of the ticket package price will go to support the USC Trojan marching band. And, you'll want to get there early for a special marching and pregame performance!

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is Ines Derrien. Derrien was selected as the Woman of the Match after the Trojans’ 4-0 victory over Cal Baptist on Sunday. She scored two goals and played 43 minutes.

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USC Trojans Unite to Fight Blood Shortages

Join the USC Trojans in the nationwide We Give Blood drive to combat urgent blood shortages in the U.S. and inspire new donors. Every donation can save up to three lives.

From August 27 to December 5, every blood donation logged helps USC compete for $1 million to support student and community health programs. Plus, donors will receive limited-edition Homefield t-shirts, while supplies last.

Here’s how to join the fight:

1. Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate

2. Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.

3. Log your donation at BigTen.org/Abbott or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!

4. Spread the word and rally fellow Trojans to join the cause.

Let’s show the power of the Trojan spirit. Give blood. Upload your impact. Help save lives.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, August 21

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Pepperdine @ 7pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, August 24

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. New Mexico State @ 2pm ET | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

🗣️ SPREAD THE WORD

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⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, everyone!