In fiscal year 2025, University of Louisville's Soccer program reported $85K in revenue and $3.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.1M. Like most Power Four Soccer programs, University of Louisville generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, University of Louisville ranks 26th overall in total expenses (22nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M. University of Louisville competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2019 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $43,476 |
| Contributions | $24,650 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $11,629 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $5,744 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,237,939 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,042,999 |
| Team Travel | $274,385 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $129,249 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $123,691 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $112,525 |
| Recruiting | $93,131 |
| Game Expenses | $65,892 |
| Guarantees | $39,115 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $27,196 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $23,192 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $18,344 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $8,450 |
| Memberships and Dues | $4,416 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $309 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $85,499 | $3,200,833 | -$3.1M |
| FY2024 | $81,529 | $3,218,007 | -$3.1M |
| FY2023 | $85,796 | $3,205,746 | -$3.1M |
| FY2022 | $50,628 | $3,169,573 | -$3.1M |
| FY2021 | $31,822 | $2,595,155 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $213,287 | $3,308,543 | -$3.1M |
The soccer program generated just $85K in revenue in FY2025, the majority of which came from NCAA Distributions at $43K, leaving a $3.1M deficit against $3.2M in expenses. Athletic Student Aid represents the program's single largest cost at $1.2M, accounting for roughly 38% of total expenditures. At $3.2M, Louisville's soccer spending ranks 26th among 78 FBS programs and exceeds the FBS average of $2.9M, a spending level that has remained remarkably consistent over the past four fiscal years.
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