The Montreal Roses took swift action following their exit from the W Canadian Championship by parting ways with their inaugural head coach, Robert Rositoiu. The club’s decision to relieve Rositoiu of his duties was confirmed by Marinette Pichon, the club’s sporting director, in a press release issued on Thursday morning. Pichon expressed gratitude towards Rositoiu for his foundational contributions to the professional women’s soccer club during its early stages.
Acknowledging the difficulty of such a decision, the statement emphasized the need for a fresh perspective to propel the team forward for the remainder of the season and to advance the club’s progress. Currently positioned in second place in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points, the Roses have 10 games 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. In the interim, Maryse Bard-Martel, the team’s former first assistant coach and head of goalkeeping, will take on the responsibilities of the head coach position. Bard-Martel is set to lead the team in their upcoming match against AFC Toronto on Sunday.