Felicia Roy on Turning Pro, Montreal Roses & the Growth of Women’s Football in Canada

Midfielder Felicia Roy joins The First Half to share her journey to professional football, her rise with the Montreal Roses, and the rapid growth of women’s soccer in Canada through the NSL.From dreaming of becoming a professional at a young age, developing in the CF Montréal Academy, competing at the collegiate level with Champlain College, and breaking through in League1 Québec, Felicia opens up about discipline, mentality, and what it truly takes to succeed at the pro level.She also reflects on the impact of supporters, building chemistry in a brand-new league, balancing football and education, and inspiring the next generation of Canadian women footballers.⏱️ Video Segments (Chapters)00:00 – Dreaming of Becoming a Pro00:45 – Introduction: Felicia Roy & the Montreal Roses02:18 – What the NSL Means for Women’s Football in Canada03:20 – Team Chemistry in a New League04:12 – Supporters, Fans & Matchday Energy05:13 – Football Roots & Development Pathway06:08 – Expectations for Season Two07:30 – Key Matches & Rivalries08:09 – Grassroots Football & Youth Development09:21 – CF Montréal Academy Experience11:18 – Balancing School & Professional Football12:28 – Community Impact & Representation14:05 – Overcoming Challenges as a Pro Athlete16:00 – Best Performance & Career Highlights16:30 – Quick Fire Questions with Felicia Roy#FeliciaRoy #MontrealRoses #WomensFootball #NSL#CanadianSoccer #WomensSoccerCanada #ProFootballer#CFMontreal #SoccerInterview #WomenInSports#FootballJourney #NextGenFootball #SoccerCulture