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Defender Luke Boden’s time in Orlando may be over, but he will forever be remembered as a Lion.

For the past six years Luke Boden has been a key player for Orlando City, but the veteran left back will no longer be wearing purple. After the 2016 season, Boden’s contract option was declined, and many fans were hoping that it was just to restructure his contract. However, Bodz will be joining the in-state rival Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Although there were reportedly options for Boden to stay in MLS, he decided to stay close to his family and home by moving less than 100 miles west. Typically, a player leaving a club and going to a rival team would be disheartening to fans, but Boden is a different story.