Player Details

Name

Cristian Techera

Height

5' 2"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

5.31.1992 (31)

Birthplace

Paysandu, Uruguay

Position

Midfielder
Latest News
Latest News
MLS Disciplinary Committee fines Vancouver's Cristian Techera

MLS Disciplinary Committee fines Vancouver's Cristian Techera

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined one player following Week 27 of the 2018 MLS regular season. Techera hands to face/head/neck
Vancouver's Cristian Techera suspended three games for offensive language

Vancouver's Cristian Techera suspended three games for offensive language
Vancouver's Cristian Techera voted Alcatel MLS Player of the Week

Vancouver's Cristian Techera voted Alcatel MLS Player of the Week
Vancouver Whitecaps Reyna, Techera unlikely to start Leg 2 vs. Sounders

Vancouver Whitecaps Reyna, Techera unlikely to start Leg 2 vs. Sounders
The Bug is back? Whitecaps eager for Techera to regain his previous heights

The Bug is back? Whitecaps eager for Techera to regain his previous heights
2017 Team of the Week (Wk 5): Schweinsteiger makes immediate impact

2017 Team of the Week (Wk 5): Schweinsteiger makes immediate impact
Latest Video
Latest Video
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-2 FC Dallas | 2-Minute Highlights
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-2 FC Dallas | 2-Minute Highlights

FC Dallas heads into Canada to go against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. FC Dallas can put themselves top of the Western Conference with a win while the Whitecaps can get themselves closer to the playoff hunt.
HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. FC Dallas | September 23, 2018
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HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. FC Dallas | September 23, 2018
CROSSBAR: Cristian Techera strikes the crossbar
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CROSSBAR: Cristian Techera strikes the crossbar
Cristian Techera Assist vs. Seattle Sounders FC
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Cristian Techera Assist vs. Seattle Sounders FC
GOAL: Cristian Techera calmly slots home the equalizer
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GOAL: Cristian Techera calmly slots home the equalizer
Portland Timbers 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2-Minute Highlights
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Portland Timbers 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2-Minute Highlights
Career Summary

Out of contract following 2018 season.

PRONUNCIATION: te-CHAIR-ah

Techera is a technical, speedy winger capable of both scoring andsetting up his teammates. The Uruguayan makes up for his small frame with speed and an ability to withstand physical play from opposing defenders. He's put up 15 goals and 14 assists in 80 appearances (60 starts) over his first three MLS seasons.

OUTSIDE MLS: Began his career at River Plate Montevideo in his native Uruguay in April 2010 at age 17. Featured in the Copa Sudamericana with that club, and won the 2015 Amway Canadian Championship with Vancouver.

NOTES: Was a member of Uruguayan powerhouse Peñarol's academy.