The following policy has been developed as a way to create consistency and fairness to the organizations that request FC Cincinnati’s support through appearances. Please be aware that we attempt to fulfill as many requests as possible, but we cannot guarantee that every request will be met due to the large number of requests received.
Please submit your appearance request online via the electronic request form above. DO NOT email, fax, mail, or call, as these requests will NOT be accepted.
Guidelines:
- Requests must be received at least six (6) weeks prior to the event date.
- Submitting an online request does NOT guarantee an appearance.
- Incomplete or late requests will not be considered.
- Requests must come directly from the organization, as such, third party requests will not be considered.
- Requests are limited to one appearance per organization per calendar year. An approved appearance does not guarantee annual participation. A request must be resubmitted for each individual request.
- Appearances are not available to for-profit organizations who are not sponsors of FC Cincinnati and/or Major League Soccer.
Player/Coach Appearances:
- Players/Coaches have limited external availability during the MLS season and even more limited availability in the off season. Players/Coaches are not required to stay "in market" during the off season.
- Player/Coach appearances are not available during training/meeting times. Players/Coaches are NOT available for appearances on the following days:
- the day before a game
- the day of a scheduled game
- travel days
- mandated player "off days"
- Player/Coach appearances may require a fee as set forth in the MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Player/Coach appearance requests must include a clearly defined role for players/coaches. As such, Players/Coaches will not be available for promotional or celebrity format appearances.
- Player/Coach appearances will include an escort by an FC Cincinnati staff member.
- If for any reason we need to cancel an appearance due to last minute scheduling conflicts, we will notify your organization as soon as possible.
Due to the large number of requests we receive:
- We do not commit to providing any specific player.
- We do not commit players to appearances at personal events, such as birthday parties, private functions, etc. or those scheduled in a non-public location.
- Visits to individual schools will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that due to the large number of schools in the area, our ability to fulfill these requests is extremely limited.
- Player participation may not be confirmed until, as little as a day before the event, and the player appearing might be limited to an injured or suspended player.
Mascot Appearances:
- For mascot appearances, a private secure location must be provided for the mascot at the location of the appearance event, for costume change and securing personal items.
- Mascot appearances require a fee.
- Mascot appearances will include an escort by an FC Cincinnati staff member.
- If for any reason we need to cancel an appearance due to last minute scheduling conflicts, we will notify your organization as soon as possible.
