The Montreal Roses made a significant decision by parting ways with their head coach, Robert Rositoiu, a day after being knocked out of the W Canadian Championship. Marinette Pichon, the club’s sporting director, expressed gratitude towards Rositoiu for establishing the foundation of the women’s soccer team. The club emphasized the necessity of a new direction to progress further in the season and advance in the club’s growth.
Despite holding the second position in the Northern Super League (NSL) with 27 points, the Roses have 10 matches remaining in the regular season. Rositoiu took over as head coach in September 2024 in preparation for the team’s debut season in the NSL in 2025.
In the interim, Maryse Bard-Martel, who previously served as the team’s first assistant coach and head of goalkeeping, will step in as the temporary head coach. Bard-Martel will lead the team in their upcoming match against AFC Toronto as the club searches for a permanent replacement for Rositoiu.