(Photo: Albert Cesare / The Enquirer)
John Cunningham, the Director of Athletics at the University of Cincinnati, announced the school will discontinue its men's soccer program, effective immediately, on Tuesday.
"This was a difficult decision, but one made with the long-term interests of UC Athletics at the forefront," Cunningham said. "During this time of profound challenges and widespread uncertainty, I have engaged in a comprehensive and thorough review of UC's sport offerings and long-term budget implications of supporting the number of student-athletes currently at UC.
"Based on this review, and in consultation with President Pinto and other University leaders, UC Athletics will no longer sponsor a men's soccer program.