Oct 22, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Brian Gutierrez (17) and Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) battle for control of the ball during the second half at SeatGeek Stadium.

Chicago Fire and U.S. men's national team midfielder Brian Gutiérrez is in the process of obtaining his Mexican passport, per multiple reports.

When Gutiérrez receives the passport, he will become eligible to represent the Mexico national team.

The reports differed on Gutiérrez's motivation: Super Deportivo said that playing for Mexico is the midfielder's "dream" while The Athletic said the 22-year-old is simply looking to keep his international options open.

Gutiérrez was born and raised in the United States but is eligible for Mexico through his parents.

The longtime U.S. youth international earned his first senior call-up in January, making his first two appearances in friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

Gutiérrez was called back as an injury replacement for the Concacaf Nations League in March, but didn't play in either of the two games due to injury. Since then, Mauricio Pochettino has not called the midfielder into his roster.

Speaking to MIR97 Media in May, Gutiérrez said he believed his international future was settled.

“I’ve been with [the USMNT] in camps, in January camp and in March, so, yes, I think so," he responded when asked if he had chosen the United States.

Gutiérrez would need to file a one-time switch with FIFA to be eligible for Mexico.

Since signing as a Homegrown Player in 2020, Gutiérrez has been a vital player for the Fire. He has made 164 first-team appearances, tallying a career-high nine MLS goals in 2025.

This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: Reports: USMNT midfielder Gutierrez to obtain Mexican passport

Reporting by Seth Vertelney, Pro Soccer Wire / Pro Soccer Wire

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