The original Lioness: Kay Rawlins leaves soccer legacy

ORLANDO, Fla. – In March, one of the most important women in Orlando sports history announced her retirement. Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride co-founder Kay Rawlins left her post with the clubs after a job well done.

The native of England helped change the sports landscape in Central Florida. In 2010, Kay and her then-husband Phil came to Orlando from Austin, Texas with a minor league soccer team and a dream to build a franchise worthy of Major League Soccer. After much legwork and a grassroots effort, that dream came true.

Fifteen years after Kay arrived in Central Florida, Orlando City is fresh off six consecutive MLS playoff appearances, the Orlando Pride are looking to contend for a second league championship, and the City Beautiful is a soccer capital.

News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh sat down with Kay to reminisce.