Sometimes, all it takes is a one-chance meeting to change the fate of an entire city.
Back in 2013, Tom Sermanni’s life would have a life-altering moment after an innocuous visit to Orlando.
At the time, Sermanni wasn’t looking for a new opportunity. He was happily leading the U.S. Women’s National Team on the heels of their 2012 Gold Medal at the London Olympics. Eleven months into his tenure with the team, they came to Orlando for their final friendly of the year, playing against Brazil.
Players like Alex Morgan, Sydney Leroux and Erika Tymrak, who would all play for the Pride at one point, suited up for the Stars and Stripes in early…