UNION Berlin have appointed Marie-Louise Eta as their interim head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Steffen Baumgart, the German Bundesliga club announced late last night.
The capital club dismissed Baumgart and his coaching staff after a 3-1 defeat at FC Heidenheim left Union Berlin in 11th place in the 18-team table.
“The men’s first team will tackle the final phase of the season under the leadership of Marie-Louise Eta, previously coach of the U-19s and future head coach of the women’s first team,” the club stated.
Eta said: “One of Union’s strengths has always been, and remains, the ability to pull together in such situations.
“And, of course, I am convinced that we will secure the crucial points with the team.”
Eta made history in November 2023 when she became the first female assistant coach in the German top flight with Union.
She later became the first woman to lead a Bundesliga team from the touchline during a 1-0 win over Darmstadt in January 2024, while then-manager Nenad Bjelica served a suspension.
