ANDREW GUTMAN NEWS

Starts at Vancouver Gutman (illness) is in the starting lineup to face Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.

Impact Gutman's presence is great news for a squad that has relied on him as its lone left-back option this year. The wide player is in excellent form after scoring in back-to-back matchups and recording at least four clearances in each of his four appearances so far.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to illness Gutman has been dealing with an illness this week and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Whitecaps, Joe Chatz of OnTap SportsNet reports.

Impact Gutman has been battling an illness during the entire week, and head coach Gregg Berhalter stated that a decision on Gutman's status will be made closer to Saturday's 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Gutman has been a regular for Chicago to open the season, starting at left-back and going the full 90 in the team's four matches while bagging two goals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fire pick up 2nd straight win with 2-1 victory over Toronto Hugo Cuypers scored his fourth goal of the season and the Chicago Fire reversed an early deficit to complete a 2-1 victory at Toronto FC on...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Fire rally from early deficit for win to spoil Toronto FC home opener Goals by Andrew Gutman and Hugo Cuypers lifted the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 comeback win over Toronto FC on Saturday.

MARCH 15 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Hugo Cuypers scores winner late in 1st half as Fire defeat Toronto 2-1

Hugo Cuypers scored the go-ahead goal right before halftime and Chris Brady made it stand up for the Chicago Fire in a 2-1 victory over FC Toronto

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Gutman tallied a goal in Chicago Fire's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact The midfielder opened the scoring for Chicago after the side conceded an early goal. Gutman has scored in back-to-back games but might not find much room to operate against Vancouver, a side which has only conceded two goals in league play.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fire rally past FC Dallas to give Gregg Berhalter his first victory as their coach Defenders Andrew Gutman and Leonardo Barroso scored two minutes apart late in the second half, then Hugo Cuypers added a penalty kick in sto...

MARCH 9 • SUNTIMES.COM

Andrew Gutman, Leonardo Barroso rally Fire to 3-1 victory in home opener for Dallas

Defenders Andrew Gutman and Leonardo Barroso scored two minutes apart late in the second half of Barroso’s league debut and the Chicago Fire spoiled FC Dallas’ home opener with a 3...

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets equalizer Gutman scored Chicago's first goal in a 3-1 win Saturday against FC Dallas.

Impact Gutman netted the equalizing goal for the Fire on his lone shot of the game, setting up the comeback. He shouldn't have many issues on the defensive end next Saturday against Toronto FC, who have only scored four goals in three matches. He could be a factor in the attacking third again, as Toronto have conceded eight goals so far this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injuries Gutman recorded 11 starts in 11 appearances during the 2024 season with Chicago.

Impact Gutman continues to struggle with injuries, appearing in less than 13 games for a second year in a row. He failed to make an impression with Chicago with his several injury woes, collecting a goal with just 21 tackles, 19 clearances and 19 crosses (three accurate. The defender is set to return for a second season, looking to come back after years injury issues.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on training Friday Gutman (leg) didn't train with the group Friday and might not be able to be an option to face Toronto on Saturday, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports reports.

Impact Gutman has started in each of his 11 appearances this season, but the lack of availability has been an issue for the left-back. The fact that he was unable to train with the group Friday suggests he's in line to miss a fourth consecutive match this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Gutman was limited to side work at Tuesday's training session, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Gutman missed out on the club's last match and is likely to miss out again Wednesday, as he was only training on the side Tuesday. That said, he will look for a return in the club's next match when facing Montreal on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal contribution of season Gutman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against D.C. United. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Gutman registered the club's only goal of the match Saturday, finding the net in the 54th minute. This was a rare goal for the defender, with this being his first goal and goal contribution of the season, only having one in the last campaign. He was also decent in the defense, notching two tackles won and three clearances.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Gutman (hamstring) was active for Sunday's clash with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Gutman was back on the pitch and fit for Sunday's clash after overcoming a hamstring injury. The defender has missed a large portion of the season due to a variety of injuries, but the hope will be that he's fit enough to carry on with a large role in Leagues Cup and beyond.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in group training Gutman (hamstring) was spotted in training Friday and might be an option for Chicago's Leagues Cup opener against Sporting KC on Sunday, Joe Chatz of On Tap SportsNet reports.

Impact While it wasn't revealed just how involved Gutman was during the training session, the fact that he trained with the group suggests he might be inching closer toward a potential return. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready to be an option off the bench Sunday, and a return during the current Leagues Cup campaign looks possible.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in work on the side Gutman (hamstring) trained on the side this past week, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports.

Impact Gutman is nearing a return but will still need more time, as despite his return to training, he was only included on the side working individually once again. That said, the defender is still likely to miss at least another two weeks, set for a return around late July.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to train Gutman (hamstring) was spotted training, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Gutman has been out for nearly a month now with his issues, but there has been some good news recently, as he was back in training. This brings confidence the defender could be fit soon, although that will depend on his recovery process, as he has been training for about two weeks but is still without a return. Once he is fit, he should gain his starting role back, as he has not missed a start when fit.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves match early Gutman was subbed off due to injury in the 12th minute during Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC with a hamstring injury, per Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Gutman injured his other hamstring and could be in line for times on the sidelines, depending on the severity of the injury. He had started all seven matches since returning to the pitch, totaling 16 crosses (two accurate) and 10 clearances. With Allan Arigoni returning from suspension, he will likely get the start at left back if the defender is not fit to play.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active offensively in draw Gutman recorded five shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Gutman led the visitors in shots, serving as an unexpected attacker from his left wing-back role against D.C. United. Despite having yet to score or assist this season, he has been involved on both halves of the pitch, averaging 1.5 shots, 2.7 crosses, 2.2 tackles and 1.7 clearances per game during his last six league appearances.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Gutman (upper leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Gutman is back on the bench Saturday after missing over two months with the upper leg injury. The defender got the start at left-back to open the season before suffering the injury after just five minutes. Allan Arigoni is in the starting XI in place of Gutman once more for Saturday's clash.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still in doubt Gutman (upper leg) is expected to be out for Saturday's trip to RBNY, according to manager Frank Klopas.

Impact Gutman is back in training and is working on the ball, but still isn't ready for a return. He's coming back to fitness well and is on target for a return during an April 20 clash with Salt Lake. Chase Gasper has taken the starting role while Gutman is left on the sideline.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Gutman (upper leg) was back to team training Friday, reports MLS writer Alex Calabrese.

Impact Gutman is making his return to team training and is on pace to make his return to the pitch Saturday against New England. He's missed the last three matches with an upper leg injury, playing in just five minutes of the season before going down on injury. Chase Gasper has been taking his spot in the lineup and is set to remain there if Gutman is not fit to play yet.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Gutman (upper leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Gutman came off just four minutes into his Chicago debut and now he's set to miss another match. Chase Gasper will likely be the starting option with Gutman on the sideline, and there's no specific timeline for Gutman's return to the pitch.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off on debut Gutman was forced off with an apparent injury four minutes into Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Gutman made it just four minutes into his Chicago debut before he was forced off the pitch. Chase Gasper came in to replace Gutman and could take over the starting role if the injury proves to be a serious one moving forward.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Chicago Gutman has been traded to the Chicago Fire from the Rapids in exchange for defender Miguel Navarro.

Impact Gutman is set to join his third team in less than a year after spending half the 2023 campaign with Colorado from Atlanta. With both teams, the defender made 28 starts in 30 appearances, logging in four goals and two assists with 53 clearances, 40 crosses (11 accurate) and 52 tackles (33 won). He is expected to be the starter at left back after Miguel Navarro left for Colorado.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE