This is part of a series of individual player reviews by Joseph Samelson. You can follow him on Twitter @jspsam and read his work elsewhere at josephsamelson.com.
Role: Central Midfielder, Deep-Lying Playmaker
Squad Status: In Negotiations
Season in a Sentence: Gutiérrez arrived as a veteran mid-season reinforcement to a bleeding Rapids midfield, but didn’t prove to be the difference-making acquisition the club needed to reach the playoffs.
Grade: B+
Faced with nagging injuries to Jack Price, disappointing performances from Bryan Acosta, and the recent departure of Mark-Anthony Kaye, the Colorado Rapids looked to Felipe Gutiérrez for answers during the Secondary Transfer Window.