Marie-Louise Eta Makes History as Union Berlin’s First Female Head Coach in Europe’s Top Five Leagues
Union Berlin has named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach of their men’s first team. Eta steps in after Steffen Baumgart’s departure and will guide the side through the remaining Bundesliga fixtures. At just 34, Eta becomes the first woman to manage a top-flight men’s club in any of Europe’s five major leagues. She moves up from leading Union’s U19 squad and is set to take charge of the women’s team this summer. Eta says she is honoured by the club’s trust and determined to help secure Bundesliga safety. Union Berlin currently sits 11th in the table, 11 points above the relegation zone. The appointment marks a landmark moment for women in football management, following only lower-league female coaching roles until now.
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