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 club’s sporting director, Marinette Pichon, expressed gratitude towards Rositoiu for his foundational work with the professional women’s soccer team in a statement released on Thursday.
Acknowledging the difficulty of the decision, Pichon emphasized the need for a fresh perspective to propel the club forward for the remainder of the season and future growth. Despite holding the second spot in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points and 10 regular-season matches remaining, the club opted for a coaching change.
Robert Rositoiu was appointed as head coach in September 2024 for the Roses’ debut season in the NSL in 2025. Maryse Bard-Martel, the team’s former first assistant coach and head of goalkeeping, will step in as the interim head coach while the club seeks a permanent replacement for Rositoiu. Bard-Martel will be in charge for the upcoming game against AFC Toronto.
The Montreal Roses are gearing up for a new chapter under fresh leadership as they aim to continue their pursuit of success in the NSL.