KU Alums Help Bring FIFA World Cup to Life

Kutztown University alumni Jordan Mitchell '25 (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing) and Michael Reeves '15 (Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies) are helping bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 to life.

Mitchell is serving as an Event Executive in Seattle, helping create memorable experiences for fans attending FIFA World Cup matches.

"Working the FIFA World Cup in Seattle is a dream opportunity," Mitchell said. "I'm looking forward to learning, growing and helping create memorable experiences for fans from around the world."

As a '25 graduate with a degree in marketing and a Minor in Social Media Theory and Strategy, Mitchell, a former student athlete and self-proclaimed lifelong sports fan, is "grateful for the experiences that helped prepare me for this opportunity."

Reeves is working as a photographer throughout the Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey host markets, capturing the moments, emotions and atmosphere that define one of the world's biggest sporting events.

"Being able to cover the World Cup and seeing the fan bases from multiple countries come together to cheer on their home country has been an incredible experience.," Reeves said.

After graduating in 2015, Reeves began working for the Delaware County Daily Times as a freelance photographer, covering high school sports.  He went on to cover the Union and Eagles, Philadelphia's professional soccer and football teams. 

In 2019, Reeves started working for the University of Delaware as an athletic photographer.  Last year, he photographed the Club World Cup Games in Philadelphia, setting up this summer's World Cup coverage.