Vancouver Whitecaps started the season strong with only one defeat in 16 matches but have since lost three out of four MLS games, dropping from first in the Western Conference. Currently, they have 38 points from 20 games, closely trailing San Diego FC. Coach Jesper Sorensen expressed confidence in their return to form despite recent inconsistencies due to injuries and player availability. He acknowledged that fluctuating performance is typical in a season. They face Colorado Rapids next, who are struggling in the standings.
Instead of having the flow between players, the relationships, we've been a bit broken up. Players have been in and out, some injuries, some players unavailable so we've played with new players all the time.
It's not normal to go through a season the way we started out. We've already played a lot of games, we've already played a full season. It's normal that you have some variation over the course of the season.
We'll pick it up again. We've been relying a lot on the same players performing, and it's normal that it's not just a straight line - it's up and down in the season.
Djordje Mihailovic has been the Rapids' main goal threat this season, scoring eight times in 21 MLS appearances. He leads the Rapids for shots on target (18).
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