Brian Gutiérrez

Analysis: Gutierrez dropped to a substitute role after a string of three league starts, but that didn't stop him from joining the goal fest by providing a pass from inside the box to Roberto Alvarado in the 59th minute against Xolos. The former Chicago Fire man has yet to define his future for the rest of the season, with a return to MLS emerging as a real possibility in recent days, but in the meantime he has opened his Apertura assisting count and looked solid in a backup appearance. If he stays put after the transfer window, he'll be in contention with Omar Govea and Fernando Gonzalez in central midfield.

Jun 18, 2026

Unimpressive against South Korea

Gutierrez recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-0 win over South Korea.

Analysis: Gutierrez fell short of his initial performance in terms of offensive involvement despite recording a few all-around contributions during the victory. He stayed in the starting lineup as a central midfielder and was replaced by Orbelin Pineda in the 71st minute. The Guadalajara player is still looking for his first goal or assist in the international tournament while averaging 2.5 shots, 2.0 chances created and 1.0 crosses per game. He could serve as an attacker who gets between opposing midfielders into the box if he continues to have the manager's trust and avoids rotation in the third group-stage match against Czechia.