Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has signed Chicago native Andrew Gutman to a new contract. The defender will remain with the Fire through the 2028-29 season.
“Andrew has a special connection to the Club and this city,” said Chicago Fire Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. "He understands what it means to represent his hometown and takes great pride in doing so. His commitment to the Club and professionalism are unwavering, and we are pleased to extend his contract.”
A product of the Chicago Fire Academy, Gutman, 29, returned to the Club in December 2023 and has since featured in 70 matches across all competitions including Major League Soccer, Leagues Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Gutman was an integral part of the squad that helped the Chicago Fire qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2025, the first time the team has reached the postseason since 2017.
Prior to beginning his professional career, Gutman featured for the Chicago Fire Academy and was a key part of the Club’s U-17/18 National Championship run, scoring in the team’s 3-1 win in the final.
Gutman originally began his professional career in 2019 when he signed with Scottish Premier League side Celtic F.C. He spent the first half of his rookie season on loan in the USL Championship with Charlotte Independence, before moving to FC Cincinnati on loan for the remainder of the 2019 season. Gutman made 29 appearances for Cincinnati during the 2019 and 2020 MLS campaigns, before signing a three-year contract with Atlanta United.
In 2021, Gutman spent the year on loan with the New York Red Bulls and helped lead the team to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Returning to Atlanta for the 2022 season, Gutman recorded an MLS career-high in goals (four) and assists (five) and made 43 appearances (38 starts) while playing for the Five Stripes in 2022-2023 before joining the Rapids, where he made 12 appearances (12 starts) in the second half of the campaign.
Transaction: Chicago Fire FC signs defender Andrew Gutman to a new contract through the 2028-29 season.
Name: Andrew Gutman (GOOT-min)
Position: Defender
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 159 lbs.
Date of Birth: Oct. 2, 1996
Hometown: Hinsdale, Illinois
Birthplace: Hinsdale, Illinois
Citizenship: USA
Last Club: Chicago Fire FC