The Montreal Roses made a significant decision to relieve their inaugural head coach, Robert Rositoiu, from his duties following their elimination from the W Canadian Championship. Marinette Pichon, the club’s sporting director, announced the coaching change, expressing gratitude to Rositoiu for establishing the foundation of the professional women’s soccer team during its early stages.
Acknowledging the difficulty of parting ways with a coach, the club emphasized the necessity of injecting new energy to navigate the remaining season and propel the club’s progress. Currently positioned in second place in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points, the Roses have 10 matches remaining in the regular season.
Robert Rositoiu took on the role of head coach in September 2024 in preparation for the Roses’ debut season in the NSL in 2025. In the interim period, Maryse Bard-Martel, the team’s former first assistant coach and head of goalkeeping, will step in as the interim head coach as the club deliberates on selecting a permanent successor for Rositoiu. Bard-Martel’s initial responsibility will be overseeing the upcoming match against AFC Toronto.