Moretto began his career with the Impact in 1993 as a member of the technical department and took on the role of Team Manager in 1997. He also was the club’s liaison with players and visiting teams, and was involved in contract negotiations with players.
"It was a very hard decision to leave the Montreal Impact but on the other hand, it’s a very good opportunity for me,” said Moretto. “I will always be an Impact fan. It was an honour for me to work with the Impact and with Joey Saputo and everyone who was involved with the team. I have to thank head coach Nick De Santis and all medical and technical staff for their collaboration over the years. I will never forget the 1994 and 2004 championships because they were very special. And likewise, I will not forget where the team started, and what it has become today.”
"I'm really looking forward to the challenge of working with the National Teams as it has been a dream of mine since I started working in professional sports," added Moretto.
Moretto had joined the Montreal Supra of the Canadian Soccer League in 1990 as equipment manager, a position he held for three seasons before joining the Impact in 1993.
He has also worked in recent years with the Canadian Soccer Association as part of the equipment management personnel for the U-20, U-23 and World Cup national teams.
“I’m proud and happy for him,” said Impact head coach Nick De Santis. “He took a difficult decision by leaving the Impact but it’s always great to join a national team. It will be a great experience for him. During all those years with us, he gave his heart and soul for the team. There’s no doubt that an important part of the team is leaving.”
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Source : Patrick Vallée, Montreal Impact
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