I. Media Services
PRESS RELEASES
Media members interested in being added or removed from the Carolina Core FC media distribution list, please send an email request, outlining your interest to media@carolinacorefc.com.
In addition, all team-issued releases are posted HERE and can be republished in their entirety.
Interview Requests
Media requesting interviews with any Carolina Core FC players, coaches or staff must make arrangements with the Carolina Core FC communications department.
When requesting interviews, media must notify Carolina Core FC what outlet they are representing, what the general focus/purpose of the interview is, as well as notification of any audio or video to be taken. Any interview request will be at the discretion of the Carolina Core FC communications department, and the respective player or coach.
Inquiring media are suggested to give the club’s communications department sufficient time to coordinate the interview. All proposed one-on-one interviews should be submitted within at least 24 hours of the intended time.
Media Availability
During the season, the Carolina Core FC communications department will distribute a schedule containing practice availability for the upcoming week. All dates and times will be subject to change at the discretion of Carolina Core FC’s communications staff.
Spanish Requests
Any Spanish-speaking media request can be made to Media & Communications Manager, Aiden Trusty.
Audio, Video and Photo Requests
Media are welcome to utilize digital assets captured by Carolina Core FC Communications staff. Visit (insert link) for more information.
I. Player/Coach Availability
Carolina Core FC training sessions are open to credentialed media members, per individual request. Media availability will be determined on a week-to-week basis with details to be distributed on Sunday night or Monday morning prior to the week of training.
Player Availability
Media availability will typically take place during the final 15 minutes of each training session, with interviews to follow the session’s conclusion. Carolina Core FC players are available to talk on a daily basis; however, media can contact a member of the club’s communications staff to set up a one-on-one interview.
Head Coach Roy Lassiter
Head coach Roy Lassiter addresses the media on a weekly basis, typically two days before each scheduled match. Interview requests outside of that time period can be made through Carolina Core FC’s communications staff.
Principal Investor and Managing Partner Megan Oglesby
Principal Investor and Managing Partner Megan Oglesby will be made available by appointment only. All requests for Oglesby should go through Aiden Trusty.
Chief Sporting Officer Eddie Pope
Chief Sporting Officer Eddie Pope will be made available by appointment only. All requests for Pope should go through Aiden Trusty.
Assistant Coaches/Technical Staff
Other members of the Carolina Core FC technical staff are available to talk with the media, per request. Special requests can be made through the Carolina Core FC communications department and are subject to approval.
I. Match Credentials and Match Day Information
Season Credential
Media applying for a season-long credential must plan on attending at least half (7) of the club’s home matches (14). For special requests, please contact a member of Carolina Core FC’s communications staff.
In order to ensure space in the press box, all season-credentialed media should confirm match attendance with a member of Carolina Core FC’s communications staff at least two (2) days prior to the match, via email correspondence.
Carolina Core FC has the right to approve or deny any requests, in addition to reserving the possibility of terminating a season-long credential, with just cause as outlined under “Media Policies”.
Single-Match Credential
Media interested in applying for single matches can find the credential application at (insert link). An email notification, containing match coverage approval or denial, will be sent back to all requesting media 24 hours prior to the match.
Credential Confirmation
For each match at Truist Point, all credentialed media members (season-long or single-game) will receive an email confirmation from Carolina Core FC Communications approximately 24-to-48 hours prior to the scheduled kickoff time. If you have been approved, but do not receive this, please reach out to media@carolinacorefc.com.
Parking
Media will be assigned parking upon attaining a credential for the match.
Credential pick-up
Media members will be required to pick up credentials at Truist Point Media Will Call, which is located at the Gatewood Avenue entrance, in the box office. The media will call window opens two (2) hours prior to the scheduled kickoff time.
I. Media Access at Truist Point
Media are allowed to enter Truist Point two (2) hours prior to kick-off via the stadium’s Media entrance, located at 301 N Elm Street.
Press Box
All seats are assigned. Media members can find their seat assignment by referring to the posted seating chart in the press box.
Post-Game Media Availability
The home team press conference for Carolina Core FC matches is located directly outside of the home team locker room, inside the Gatewood entrance of Truist Point. Following the conclusion of the match, Head Coach Roy Lassiter and requested players will be made available to all credentialed media 15 minutes following the conclusion of the match. In some instances, player and coaching personnel may be available earlier.
Field Access
Field access is given to all media members carrying “media” passes. Photographers must check-in with the head photo marshal, to receive the proper media vest that accompanies field access.
I. Other Club Policies
Conduct
Media credentials are issued with the purpose to produce Carolina Core FC-related content due to specific field and locker access. Media members guilty of the following actions may result in seizure of credential and/or ejection of its wearer from the stadium or training facility:
- Requesting autographs at any time.
- Taking photographs with players/coaches
- Using credential for family or friends of working media members
- Conducting unauthorized interviews
- Unprofessional behavior (Cheering in the press box, consumption of alcoholic beverages, failure to abide by posted rules, etc.)
Use of the press box is designated for working media. Members are not permitted to be utilizing that access to take in the game as a supporter. In addition, cheering is not permitted in the Carolina Core FC press box and will be subject to removal from the area.