Sports Office 8-3-2026: Dodgers Win Big, USMNT, USC-Notre Dame & MLB Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline delivered one blockbuster after another, led by the Dodgers landing Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Julian Martinez and Cliff Thornton discuss whether Los Angeles gave up enough, if the Astros and Rangers made the right moves by standing pat, and what it means for the American League playoff race. The conversation then shifts to soccer as Mauricio Pochettino returns to lead the U.S. Men's National Team. The guys discuss why continuity matters, Christian Pulisic's role moving forward and what Team USA needs before the 2030 World Cup. They also react to the renewal of the historic USC-Notre Dame rivalry, debate the impact of scheduling in the College Football Playoff era, and preview Legacy Ranch High School's first varsity football season as the newest program in Liberty Hill. Watch the full Sports Office discussion.