After being eliminated from the W Canadian Championship, Montreal Roses took action by parting ways with their inaugural head coach, Robert Rositoiu. The decision was announced by the club’s sporting director, Marinette Pichon, in a news release on Thursday, expressing gratitude to Rositoiu for his contributions in establishing the professional women’s soccer club during its early stages.
Acknowledging the difficulty of such a decision, Pichon emphasized the need for a new direction to propel the team forward for the remainder of the season and to advance the club’s growth. Currently positioned second in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points, the Roses have 10 matches remaining in their regular season.
Robert Rositoiu assumed the role of head coach in September 2024 in preparation for the Roses’ debut season in the NSL in 2025. Meanwhile, Maryse Bard-Martel, the team’s former first assistant coach and head of goalkeeping, will take on the role of interim head coach as the club searches for a permanent replacement for Rositoiu. Bard-Martel is set to lead the team in their upcoming match against AFC Toronto.