Rapids agree to acquire Gutman

https://theathletic.com/4664055/2023/07/03/andrew-gutman-colorado-rapids-atlanta-united/

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jrbaconcheese@vlemmy.net · 3 pts · 3y

Sad to see that, but we were stocked with players for that spot. He got some exciting goals that’s for sure (and unfortunately let in some too)

vinylshrapnel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

I love Gutman, but I think he’s lost a step since his injury. He’s completely disruptive when he goes forward and gets in the box, but his defense mistakes have cost us. Overall this is probably a good move by the FO. Unload an underperforming player to enable a defensive midfielder signing with an international slot. I hope Gutman can find his form and success at Colorado.

spencerwi@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y

Well crud. Who's gonna fill that gap for us? Gutman is, IMO, a high-value, high-effort, low-cost player — exactly the kinda player you hang on to.

Noobzta@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Makes sense. He was on his last year of his contract with an option for another year. Decided to part ways.

I always liked Gutman because he seemed to play with heart every game. Now he can be a defensive liability when he pushes forward, not sure if that comes down to tactics or lack of personnel (Nagbe as a holding mid covered those zones and we are missing a player like that).

I wonder who will step up as left back...Wiley? Hernandez? Luis Abram?

jrbaconcheese@vlemmy.net · 1 pts · 3y

I didn’t realize it was his last year. In that case getting something seems wise.

bayport@yall.theatl.social · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

So what does this mean, like money for the team?
I haven’t been following the team closely this year and the article is behind a paywall

vinylshrapnel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

We’re trading him for an international slot for our new DM signing

CheeseAndCrepes@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

It’s a shame because he’s not too much on the books and a very serviceable player.