Andrew Gutman | Chicago Fire FC

Player Details

Name

Andrew Gutman

Height

5' 10"

Weight

159 lbs

Date of Birth

10.2.1996 (28)

Birthplace

Hinsdale, IL, USA

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

Homegrown

Latest

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Taking the Scenic Route Home: A Look at Andrew Gutman’s Journey Back to Chicago

While Andrew Gutman may be a new member of the Chicago Fire FC roster this season, he is hardly a stranger to the Club. A native of Hinsdale, Ill., Gutman grew up just outside the Windy City where, as a youngster, he dreamt of being a professional footballer. More specifically,

Career Summary

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (CHICAGO FIRE):

A product of the Chicago Fire Academy, Gutman, 27, made his Fire debut against the Philadelphia Union on Feb. 24 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., before leaving the match due to injury.
Gutman returned from injury on April 27, making his home debut with Chicago Fire FC against Atlanta United FC.
The Hinsdale native has appeared in seven matches (seven starts) with Chicago Fire FC since arriving in 2023.
Recorded his first assist with Chicago on Hugo Cuypers’ goal against St. Louis on May 11.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Gutman tallied three goals and five assists in 18 appearances (16 starts) with Atlanta United FC before joining the Colorado Rapids, where he made 12 appearances (12 starts) in the second half of the campaign.
In college, Gutman won the 2018 MAC Hermann Trophy – the annual award given to the United States’ best college soccer player.
Gutman also earned first-team All-America honors and was tabbed the Big Ten Defender of the Year and received First-Team All-Big Ten recognition as the outside back led Indiana with 11 goals and added nine assists in his senior campaign.