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Hurtado remaining patient as he waits for Vancouver Whitecaps chance

Erik Hurtado says he is happy to play any role that Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson asks of him.

The 23-year old second-year forward has made four substitute appearances for the 'Caps this season, providing an assist in the weekend's 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy, adding to his one assist in 15 appearances as a rookie in 2013.

Hurtado, who joined Vancouver from Portland Timbers in January last year, is well aware that he has to bide his time before becoming a regular in Robinson's line-up and also highlighted the fact that the coach has plenty of confidence in every player on the roster to do a job when asked.

"He stresses all the time that he believes in every player in this squad," Hurtado told MLSsoccer.com.

"He's always had that confidence in us, so when I go into a game I just want to do what I've always done.

"Honestly, for me right now, I just got to keep patient. Whatever the team needs. If I can help the team when I come on, then yeah, if the team's winning and I don't go on, then it's good for the team.

"Me, personally, I like playing and I like getting minutes."

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