Montreal’s Roses FC signs French international midfielder and Canadian goalkeeper [Video]

Roses FC, Montreal’s entry in the fledgling Northern Super League, has announced veteran French international defensive midfielder Charlotte Bilbault and Canadian goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert as its first player signings.

The 34-year-old Bilbault, who arrives from Montpellier in France’s top flight, has won 56 caps for France and captained her country in a friendly against Kazakhstan in December 2020.

She was part of the French World Cup team in 2019.

Lambert, a native of Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., comes from SC Freiburg in the top German women’s league.

Earlier Monday, AFC Toronto forward Jade Kovacevic was the first player signing revealed by the six-team women’s pro league, which is set to kick off in April.

Bilbault helped France to the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.

“Charlotte is an impact player, with an exceptional ability to read the game and set the pace,” Roses athletic director Marinette Pichon said in a statement. …