The Montreal Roses took swift action following their elimination from the W Canadian Championship by parting ways with their inaugural head coach, Robert Rositoiu. The decision was announced by the club’s sporting director, Marinette Pichon, who expressed gratitude towards Rositoiu for his contributions in establishing the professional women’s soccer club during its early stages.
Acknowledging the difficulty of the decision, Pichon emphasized the need for a fresh approach to propel the club forward for the remainder of the season and its future growth. Currently occupying the second spot in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points, the Roses have 10 regular season matches remaining.
Robert Rositoiu was appointed as head coach in September 2024 in preparation for the Roses’ debut season in the NSL in 2025. In light of his departure, Maryse Bard-Martel, the team’s former first assistant coach and head of goalkeeping, will step in as the interim head coach. Bard-Martel will lead the team in their upcoming match against AFC Toronto as the club begins the search for a permanent replacement for Rositoiu.
