""We have grown together throughout the season, so now we are a very strong group," said Sorensen, an MLS Coach of the Year finalist who revived Vancouver in 2025."
""Today, obviously we cry, but I think what is important is that it is proud tears, and the tears have to be proud, because I know that we have excited a lot of people in Vancouver. We have created something around us that people want to see and watch.""
""When you reach out for something, it hurts even more when you don't get it," said Sørensen. "These games, they're decided in a few moments. And, of course, when you play Miami, they have players that can take advantage of these moments. They shook up our confidence a little bit, that's what can happen.""
Vancouver Whitecaps, led by coach Jesper Sörensen, lost 3-1 to Inter Miami in the MLS Cup final in Fort Lauderdale. Inter Miami captured its maiden MLS Cup title, with Lionel Messi starring as Miami increased pressure after the 70th minute. Vancouver fell behind to an own goal, equalized in the 60th minute through Ali Ahmed, but could not sustain momentum. Midseason signing Thomas Müller bolstered the Whitecaps' roster. Preseason projections predicted Vancouver near the bottom, yet the team finished as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and reached its first MLS Cup final, prompting proud but painful reactions from the coach.
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