The slump has spanned five weeks now, a spell that has dropped Sporting Kansas City from the top spot in the Western Conference to the outside of the playoff picture.
When the club plays host to Orlando City SC at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Children's Mercy Park, it will be searching for its first victory in eight matches.
A Major League Soccer season rarely comes without its hiccups, and the 2016 slate has five months remaining. But the urgency is gaining steam.
"It's easy to coach a team when you're on a seven-game winning streak. That's easy.