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1. FC Union
Organization1. FC Union Berlin (soccer team) fired coach Baumgart, appointed Marie-Louise Eta as head coach.
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1. FC Union Berlin, a football club competing in the Bundesliga, is currently newsworthy due to a significant change in its coaching staff. The club has recently dismissed Steffen Baumgart from his position as head coach. In a groundbreaking move, Union has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as his successor. This appointment marks a historic moment in the Bundesliga, as Eta becomes the first woman to hold the position of head coach in the men's top-flight league. Eta, previously coaching the U19 juniors and slated to coach the women's professional team, is tasked with leading 1. FC Union to avoid relegation and secure their place in the Bundesliga. This decision highlights a shift in the league and places Union at the forefront of promoting gender equality in professional football coaching.
Last updated: April 13, 2026