Thank you for your interest in covering MNUFC Academy. The majority of Academy home games will take place at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Along with fans, media are welcome to attend and cover matches. However, MNUFC requests that all media (accredited and/or freelance) abide by the guidelines and policies listed below.
Accredited media interested in attending any MNUFC Academy match must provide 24-hours’ notice to MNUFC Public Relations Specialist Aaron Tomich.
Home Gameday
Photography, Video & Written Press
All media (accredited or freelance still photography, video and written press) must stay off the field of play throughout the entire duration of the match (pre-game, during play, post-game), unless granted special permission by MNUFC Communications.
Photographers (still and video) must only shoot and capture from opposite the bench sideline; footage captured behind the goals or on the bench sidelines of either team are strictly prohibited, unless granted special permission by MNUFC Communications. Footage from the corners (only opposite the bench sideline) are permitted, but photographers are encouraged to give ample space between the corner lines and their position, especially during corner kicks.
Written press may cover the game from any location opposite of the bench sideline. Coverage from behind the goals is strictly prohibited, unless granted special permission by MNUFC Communications.
Only official digital staff of Minnesota United and opposing teams are permitted to capture content on the field, on the bench sidelines and behind the goals during game play.
Media are encouraged to be mindful of spectators and are kindly asked to try their best not to block and views during the entirety of the match.
Interviews
Postgame interviews (video or written press) are permitted and must be conducted off the field of play. On-field interviews can only be conducted when granted special permission by MNUFC Communications.
In the situation where no representative of MNUFC Communications is present, media are asked to approach a coach with all interview requests before speaking with any player.
Non-Gameday & Training
MNUFC Academy sporting staff, coaches and players are available for interviews & content captures, only upon request.
All media requests for MNUFC Academy coverage (non-gameday related) must be submitted to MNUFC Public Relations Specialist Aaron Tomich. In general, Academy training sessions are closed to the public and media, with special exceptions granted upon request.
General Notice
Similar to Minnesota United first team and second team coverage, all media (accredited or freelance still photography, video and written press) should treat MNUFC Academy games, training sessions and other non-game events with a standard of professionalism. Minnesota United has the right to ask any media to depart the game, training session or event in the case unprofessional behavior occurs, which includes, but is not limited to, violations of the media policy listed above.
