Union Berlin makes history with Marie-Louise Eta as first woman to lead a Bundesliga men’s team

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete April 12, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as interim head coach, making her the first woman to lead a men's Bundesliga team and any men's team in Europe's top five leagues. The 34-year-old Eta takes over from Steffen Baumgart, who was fired after a loss to Heidenheim. Eta, who previously coached Union's Under-19 men's team and was slated to coach Union's women's team next season, has been tasked with securing the club's Bundesliga survival in the remaining five games. She previously made history as the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga. Eta expressed confidence in the team's ability to pull together and secure the necessary points.

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Eta already made history with Union in 2023 as the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga.

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Staying in the Bundesliga is not yet guaranteed given the point-differences in the lower half of the table.

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The 34-year-old Eta takes over from Steffen Baumgart, who was fired late Saturday.

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Eta becomes the first woman to take charge of a men’s team across the top divisions of Europe’s “big five” soccer leagues.

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Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in the men’s Bundesliga.

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Köpenick 40% Danilo de Souza 40% Kevin McKenna 40% Heidenheim 50% Horst Heldt 50% Nenad Bjelica 50% Steffen Baumgart 60% Bundesliga ×485% Union Berlin ×690% Marie-Louise Eta ×495%

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