One of the most important decisions surrounding the Mexican National Team was the inclusion of Mexican-American players in the match against Panama, and one of them, Brian Gutierrez, didn't hesitate to highlight the sense of pride and belonging he felt in wearing the jersey of the Mexican National Team.

Precisely, the Chivas midfielder, who along with Richard Ledezma shares the same colors in Liga MX, and Obed Vargas of the Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer (MLS), took a step forward in choosing Mexico over the United States, where their families reside.

The goal is to represent the Aztec squad in the next World Cup, and they took the first step against Panama, where Brian Gutierrez said after playing his first minutes in the green jersey that the Mexican spirit is lived in the national team and at Chivas, which is precisely why I have preferred to defend the colors of the Sacred Flock over offers from America and Monterrey.

Regarding his debut with Mexico, Brian stated: “Very happy, very pleased, as I said, I think I have good feelings, a good start, and I'm going for more. I've always wanted to play with the Mexican National Team, and now we just have to keep moving forward.”

On the feeling of putting on the Green jersey and playing for Chivas over offers from America and Monterrey: "Playing with Chivas was my decision because they are all Mexicans. When I was with Chivas, I was 100% with Mexico. What Chivas represents is 100% Mexican, and you have to be Mexican to play for Chivas."

The best part of the night regarding Brian Gutierrez, Richard Ledezma, and Obed Vargas were the words and praise from coach Javier Aguirre: “Brian Gutierrez, Richard Ledezma, and Obed, three guys who were born in the United States, but who preferred to be Mexican or play for Mexico, and for that reason alone they deserve all my respect. They have played well for their teams and deserved to start today, and all three held up well, they didn't look out of place; I'm definitely happy, they have a bright future.”

Criticism of Brian for not knowing the Mexican national anthem

Brian Gutierrez couldn't escape criticism, especially after the broadcast of the match against Panama clearly showed that the Mexican-American player didn't know some parts of the Mexican national anthem. But that's understandable, since he's lived his entire life in the United States since he was born in Berwyn, Illinois, USA, on June 17, 2003.

Minor things, because in the end they decided to defend the jersey of the national team of the country where his parents are from, and he hopes to be one of those called up for the 2026 World Cup.