After being ousted from the W Canadian Championship, the Montreal Roses have decided to part ways with their inaugural head coach, Robert Rositoiu. The announcement was made by the club’s sporting director, Marinette Pichon, through a press release on Thursday morning. Pichon expressed gratitude towards Rositoiu for establishing the foundation of the professional women’s soccer club during its early stages.
Acknowledging the difficulty of the decision, the statement emphasized the need for a fresh perspective to navigate the remainder of the season and propel the club’s progress. Currently positioned second in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points, the Roses have 10 regular-season matches remaining.
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 step in as the interim head coach while the search for a permanent replacement for Rositoiu is underway.
Bard-Martel’s first task as interim head coach will be overseeing the upcoming match against AFC Toronto on Sunday.