Podcast appearances and mentions of cristian techera

Pete Schaad discusses what new coach Marc Dos Santos is looking for in new players, suggesting being hard to play against is a key for MDS. Pete also says the Caps got good return for Kendall Waston, who didn’t want to be here…but admits scoring will need to be addressed, given Alphonso Davies, Kei Kamara, and Cristian Techera have all moved on.

Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson discusses a string of five consecutive draws, Saturday's match vs Orlando, and the play of Cristian Techera and Alphonso Davies

Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson discusses a string of five consecutive draws, Saturday's match vs Orlando, and the play of Cristian Techera and Alphonso Davies

Cristian Techera makes it 2-0 Whitecaps vs. San Jose

Hear how it sounded, as Cristian Techera gives the Whitecaps a 1-0 lead, 17th minute, over Minnesota.

Whitecaps voice Pete Schaad says Cristian Techera is showing his 2015 form, and that’s been a key bounceback for the Caps. Pete also says Christian Bolanos has played important minutes for a well-rounded Caps team. And Pete says Kendall Waston has clearly stepped up in a leadership role this

Cristian Techera opens up the scoring at BC Place on April 1st

With less than two weeks till Vancouver Whitecaps start their preseason training camp, we look at all the latest news and rumours from Whitecapsland. It's been a busy time and we chat with 'Caps coach Carl Robinson about how the signing of Masato Kudo came about and tapping into the Asian market, re-signing Cristian Techera, the TAM mechanism, his draft priorities and how he will approach Thursday's SuperDraft in terms of possible trades and moving up, and more. We then also look at the imminent signing of Christian Bolaños, what holes that leaves the 'Caps to fill and who might fill them, and the latest goalkeeping situation. And there's still time to look at the 'Caps 2016 schedule. Have a listen!

It's December, it's the offseason, so that can only mean one thing - AFTN's annual pre Christmas "State of the Whitecaps" chat with 'Caps coach Carl Robinson. As always, Robbo is very open and honest with us about the season past and what lies ahead for 2016 and beyond. How busy will the 'Caps be in the transfer market this offseason and where is Robbo looking to strengthen? How will the new TAM be used and will this see at least one more DP come to Vancouver? Where will the goals come from next year? We cover all this and a lot more in our half hour chat, as we talk tactics and formations, the value of MLS experience, the complexities of moving players within the league, developmental pathways and find out the latest on David Ousted, Cristian Techera, Callum Irving and some other titbits. And we also ask the big question - what would it take to tempt Robbo away from the Whitecaps right now? As an added extra this year, we also have a chat with WFC2 head coach Alan Koch about what he's learned from the club's first USL season, preparations for year two, and the upcoming MLS SuperDraft. Have a listen!

Two home matches for Whitecaps fans to look forward to this weekend for the first time since the new USL side came into being. A busy weekend, a packed weekend and AFTN has you covered with it all. It's a battle of West v East at BC Place on Saturday evening when DC United come to Vancouver. We take a look ahead to the game, the key players and what line-up we might see the 'Caps going with. Will DC attack or defend? How can you leave Darren Mattocks out? Will the wee winger Cristian Techera be on from the start? We get the thoughts of Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson and hear from Vancouver players Russell Teibert, Pedro Morales and Mauro Rosales, along with DC United defender Taylor Kemp. With Vancouver's defensive spine being a key component to their early season success, we have an indepth chat with one of the main factors behind that, Argentine defensive midfielder Matias Laba, about him finally being a fully fledged Whitecaps, the season so far and what lies ahead. Our popular "Teammates" section returns and we bring you our first WFC2 one, with Residency alumni and Canadian international, Jackson Farmer. If you're still unfamiliar with some of the USL squad, Jackson's home truths will put you right! And there's still time to look ahead to the USL Cascadian derby this weekend as Sounders 2 come to UBC to take on WFC2 on Sunday. Have a listen!

It's two high flying teams on Saturday - but given their combined goal totals in the last few games, will it be a stinker? Patrick Johnston and Marc Weber take a look at the visitors and the Whitecaps. Darren Mattocks is in fine form, Pedro Morales is a stud at home and Cristian Techera will surely be in the mix.