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The Colorado Rapids came off a rocky start and look to continue their recent improvement when they visit the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night.
The Rapids have gone 3-1-3 in their last seven games, placing him 10th in the Western Conference. But they are just two points below the playoff line.
Colorado (8-9-7, 31 points) posted his best 61 points in the conference last season, but was unable to match the success of the first half of the season. But after he scored 12 points in the last seven games, the Rapids suddenly became a dangerous team.
Forward Diego Rubio has taken the lead with his one goal each in the last three games. He scored his career-high 12 goals in his 1-1 home draw against Columbus Crew last Saturday.
"Winning is always important. Sometimes it doesn't matter to anyone. With this mentality, you can win," Rubio told reporters. ..When you play against a team that has already reached the playoffs, you go all out, but I think you need that mentality every week and every game. "
Vancouver (8-11-6, 30 points) is right behind his 11th-ranked Rapids in the West. The Whitecaps have struggled with a 1-3-3 record in his last seven games.
Vancouver lost 5-2 to host Los Angeles his Galaxy last Saturday. Ryan Gauld and Tosaint Ricketts scored his Whitecaps goals.
But the Galaxy left no doubt about the result as he scored three goals in his first 30 minutes.
"It's frustrating when you're behind early and chasing the game in the first minutes," Ricketts said after the game.
Forward Lucas Cavallini will make his return to the lineup after missing a game for the Galaxy due to his one-game suspension due to Yellow's card accumulation. He has a team-high eight goals.
The Whitecaps are doing well at home with his 6-3-3 record. Colorado was the worst on the road (1-7-3).
This is the first of his two meetings between teams this season. Rapids He will host Vancouver on September 10th.
– Field Level Media
