Chivas of Guadalajara remain alive in the Apertura 2025, but the management is already envisioning its next steps. The Sacred Flock would go to the transfer market in search of Brian Gutierrez, a midfielder for the Chicago Fire. Gabriel Milito would continue with the “Mexican-American formula.”

The Sacred Flock maintains the philosophy of building its squad only with Mexican players. In recent years they signed Cade Cowell, a footballer born in Ceres, California. This signing generated many divided opinions, but over time the “Cowboy” faded from the Liga MX debate.

However, the Chivas de Guadalajara management would seek to repeat this formula with Brian Gutierrez. The Chicago Fire player was born in Berwyn, Illinois, but could be the new "treat" of a Mexican club. "Chivas Guadalajara have entered the race to sign Mexican-American Brian Gutierrez. According to information obtained by Super Deportivo, Chivas have made a formal offer to acquire the current Chicago Fire player, and negotiations are progressing," reported the Super Deportivo website. The same outlet details that Chivas Guadalajara are not the only club interested in Gutierrez's services. Rayados de Monterrey were the first to pursue the 22-year-old midfielder. Chivas and Monterrey have reportedly sent formal offers. Brian Gutierrez in MLS In 2020, Brian Gutierrez left the Fire Academy to join the first team in the United States. Since then, the young midfielder has already played 164 games with the Chicago Fire. In over 10,100 minutes on the field, Gutierrez has scored 21 goals and provided 25 assists. In 2023, Chicago Fire secured their young talent. That year, Brian Gutierrez signed a contract with the club until December 2028. Currently, the US international is valued at just over $5.5 million.