One of Ligue1 Québec’s winningest coaches named the Montreal soccer team’s Head Coach
Montreal, Quebec, September 11, 2024 –
The Northern Super League’s Montreal club is thrilled to announce that Robert Rositoiu has been named Head Coach. The inaugural season of the new Canadian professional soccer league will kick off in April 2025.
A remarkable career in Ligue1 Québec
A Romanian native who has grown up in Montreal (since 2004), Rositoiu has left his mark on women’s Ligue1 Québec women’s soccer by winning three trophies with the AS Blainville, including the Women’s Inter-Provincial Championship in 2022, making him one of the league’s winningest coaches. His success proves his ability to develop talent and achieve results.
Professional experience
Along with his accomplishments in Ligue1 Québec, Rositoiu has played key roles in top-level structures. He worked with the CF Montréal for five years, where he was trained by Philippe Eullaffroy. Until just recently, he was Head Coach of MLS NEXT U16 at the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.
He was also part of the Canadian national technical staff for the Men U17 during the
Canada-Brazil series in in 2023 and contributed to the development of promising young players for Soccer Québec.
High level training
Rositoiu holds an A Diploma from Canada Soccer and is completing a Master’s in High
Performance Football at Barcelona’s MBP School of Coaches. A polyglot, he is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Romanian.
“It is an incredible honour to join the Northern Super League’s Montreal team and to be able to contribute to its development.
I am eager to put my experience and passion to work for the team and to build an environment where each player can thrive and perform. We will approach our work together with rigour and determination to achieve our goals and create an enduring culture of success.”
Head Coach Robert Rositoiu
“It’s very exciting to be able to count on the expertise of a coach like Robert, who is appreciated by both his peers and the athletes he has coached.
His in-depth knowledge of the local talent pool, combined with his values and principles of play will allow us to lay a solid foundation to ensure the success and growth of our future team!"
Marinette Pichon, the club’s Sporting Director
“We are delighted to welcome Robert, who is a charismatic, consensus-building leader recognized for his superior communication skills.
His work ethic, his integrity, and his values are perfectly aligned with our organization’s. We are convinced that he will be a major asset to our team."
Annie Larouche, club President
A rigorous selection process
Rositoiu’s appointment was the result of a meticulous selection process, led by Marinette Pichon with the support of Nick de Santis, an influential figure in the development of soccer in Montreal.
The process was overseen by Bloom Sports, a specialized sports advisory, which has collaborated with the PWHL, the MLS, and the NWSL.
The club is delighted to welcome Robert Rositoiu and is convinced that his leadership and expertise will enable us to aim high in the Northern Super League and even beyond. His ability to train and develop local players will reinforce not only the team’s competitivity but will also contribute to promote and perpetuate women’s soccer in the community.
Media contact :
Junior Bombardier
Bombardier Communications
514 941-3794 / junior@bombardiercommunications.com