MLS: Orlando City SC at New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls defender Chris Duvall (25) controls the ball during the second half against the Orlando City FC at Red Bull Arena on July 13. (Vincent Carchietta | USA TODAY Sports)

HARRISON -- The New York Red Bulls' defense hasn't been perfect, but it has quietly held together despite numerous injuries.

The backline -- without defenders Gideon Baah or Kemar Lawrence -- earned a home shutout in the Red Bulls' 2-0 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night.

The Red Bulls have earned six consecutive shutouts at home, and they haven't surrendered a goal in 546 minutes at Red Bull Arena.

That's a remarkable stat considering the Red Bulls have patched together their defense. Injuries have forced Damien Perrinelle, Ronald Zubar, Gideon Baah and Kemar Lawrence to miss a considerable amount of time. Matt Miazga left the Red Bulls to play for Chelsea in 2016.

In the meantime, Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch has used a platoon of defenders along the way.

"This year has required resiliency," Marsch said after Wednesday's game. "It hasn't been easy, and we've demanded a lot out of ourselves in tough moments to get results."

Seven players have started along the Red Bulls' four-man backline. Chemistry and continuity can be an issue with a defense that changes from game to game, but players like Connor Lade and Chris Duvall have found a way fill the holes left by injuries.

"No matter where you're at, or what moment it is in the game, everyone has an understanding of their role," goalkeeper Luis Robles said. "[Marsch] does such a great job of making sure tactically we are all on the same page."

The Red Bulls' backline have turned the tired "next man up" cliche into a reality. Baah suffered an injury early on in the Red Bulls' 0-0 draw against the Portland Timbers, but Perrinelle came in and played 70 minutes in his first MLS game since suffering a season-ending injury in 2015.

Zubar and Aurelien Collin have solidified the middle of the Red Bulls' backline by contributing key defensive stops. Lade leads the Red Bulls' defensive unit with 12 shots. Duvall doesn't have eye-popping numbers, but his speed gives the Red Bulls' backline another dimension.

The Red Bulls' injury-ravaged backline has managed to help Robles earn a league-leading six shutouts.

The Red Bulls will play the Philadelphia Union on Sunday, and then they'll face New York City F.C. at Red Bull Arena on July 24.

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