Chicago zu Chivas: Gutiérrez ist der amerikanische Führungsspieler...
Brian Gutiérrez wuchs im Süden Chicagos auf, entwickelte sich aber zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil der mexikanischen Nationalmannschaft bei der Weltmeisterschaft.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- In what was likely a first in the history of the Mexico national team, early life on the South Side of Chicago was brought up by a star player.
"I grew up there, I lived there, and I think that influenced me a lot," said 22-year-old midfielder Brian Gutiérrez . "Playing outside with my friends and family, playing street soccer and you know that little chip, little hunger, that the Latino community gives. I think that blends with me and I take it everywhere I go."
Gutiérrez, who started for Mexico in a 2-0 victory over South Africa in last week's emotional FIFA World Cup…
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