Usually a left back, but equally adapts at both defense and midfield, he spent four seasons in Chicago, winning a second Open Cup in 2000.
Gutiérrez became a United States citizen in 2000,[3] and received one cap with the U.S. national team, coming on December 9, 2001, against South Korea.
He traveled to Mali in December 2007 for a United Nation's Foundation trip to observe the distribution of insecticide treated bed nets and speak about leading healthy lifestyles.
In 2008, because of his service and his performance on the field, Gutiérrez received the Commissioner's Award, the highest honor in Major League Soccer.
Gutiérrez was named Head of Scouting and Player Development for MLS side Philadelphia Union on December 16, 2010.
Dr. Gutiérrez is currently a faculty member at Rockhurst University's College of Business and resides in Kansas City, MO with his wife Ginna and their children, Mia, Lina, and Javier.