In my quest to understand why the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) lacks a men's soccer team, it's apparent that Title IX regulations play a significant role. This federal law mandates gender equity in educational institutions, affecting the distribution of sports opportunities. Simply put, UIUC can't just add a men's soccer team without balancing it with a women's team or cutting another men's team. The university's budget constraints further complicate the issue. Therefore, until funds and resources are available to balance this addition, UIUC will likely remain without a men's soccer team.