Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Director, PR and Communications
Members of the media are advised that the Philadelphia Union are now accepting single-game credential applications for the 2024 MLS Season.
All applications must be submitted no later than 48 hours before a match. Full season credential holders must also RSVP here 48 hours prior to the match to ensure entry to the match.
A confirmation email will be sent out the day prior to the match to those who will be credentialed for that match.
Please note that credentialing for Subaru Park events that are not Philadelphia Union matches are handled by that event's organizer, not Union Communications.
Philadelphia Union Communications can request credentials for members of the media desiring to travel to an away game on that member's behalf. Media members traveling to road games should submit requests for credentials to Union Communications no later than five (5) business days prior to the road game.
Members of the media needing to pick up credentials at the game must do so at the Media Will Call gate at Subaru Park, located directly in front of Lot B-VIP, in the stadium's southwest corner. Each person must pick up his or her own credentials and present corresponding photo identification. Media Will Call opens two hours prior to the scheduled kickoff. Media credentials will not be honored at any other entrance. All credentials are non-transferable. Professional behavior while in possession of a credential is expected at all times. Any unauthorized use will result in ejection from Subaru Park and confiscation of the credentials.
Parking spaces are available for members of the media. Members of the media seeking parking must make that request via the online form at the time of full-season credential RSVP/single-match credential application. All approved media members' names will be added to a list held by the parking attendant. Due to space limitations, please note that Philadelphia Union will not be able to accommodate all requests, especially if the request is made after the credential application deadline.
The press box at Subaru Park is located along the west side of the stadium on the third floor. The press box will open two hours before kickoff. Admittance is limited to working media members with valid credentials and is intended for the purpose of providing a workplace for writers, reporters, broadcasters and game personnel. It is imperative that even full-season credential holders notify the Communications Department of their intention to cover a game in order to receive press box seating, via the online RSVP form. Family members and guests will not be accommodated in the press box. Abuse of press box privileges will result in forfeiture of a credential.
Game notes and statistics will be available digitally, no hard copies will be delivered during the match. Requests for research and information should be made to Niko Dinoulis.
There will be no locker room or postgame access; postgame media availability will continue to be facilitated through Zoom until further notice.
Current health and safety protocols require all photographers to remain six feet away from the playing surface and remain masked at all times unless actively eating or drinking
Each accredited photographer will be issued a specially designed photo bib/vest provided by Philadelphia Union for identification purposes as a mandatory supplement to the credential. The photo bib serves as a temporary access control device and must be returned to the photo marshals area at the end of each match. The photo bib must be worn at all times while present at any photo position. Photographers in unauthorized shooting positions or not wearing a bib risk suspension of their credential.
Media dining is located on the third level across the hall from the press box.
During the regular season, training sessions typically run about 90 minutes and usually begin at 10:00 a.m. Training times can, and frequently do, vary. Members of the media who intend to cover training sessions on a regular basis should contact Union Communications to obtain the latest training schedule information and request interviews. Training sessions are open to the media for the final 15 minutes. No media members are allowed into the locker room before, during or after training sessions. Current protocols mandate media members attending training remain six feet away from the playing surface and wear a mask at all times.
All interview requests for a player, coach or Union staff member must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling or emailing Erica Scheer with Union Communications.
Philadelphia Union Head Coach Jim Curtin will hold a virtual weekly press conference. The Philadelphia Union communications department will provide the date, time, and zoom link prior to the press conference.