Union Berlin have made historical past by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as interim males’s head coach till June. Softfootball understands that she is the primary girl to take cost of a Bundesliga males’s group.
Eta’s appointment was confirmed by switch journalist Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X channel as she replaces Steffen Baumgart following a 3–1 defeat to FC Heidenheim.
Romano revealed:
Historic choice by Union Berlin as German membership appoint Marie-Louise Eta as their head coach till June. Union misplaced at Heidenheim, sacked the top coach Steffen Baumgart and put Marie-Louise Eta in cost till the tip of the season. Ets turns into the primary feminine head coach within the historical past of males’s Bundesliga.
The 34-year-old has already impressed throughout the membership, beforehand main Union’s U19 facet to an unbeaten league title and serving as assistant coach with the senior group. Her appointment marks a major milestone in German soccer historical past.
In the meantime, at Bayern Munich, Jamal Musiala has rejected recommendation from Oliver Kahn to skip the 2026 World Cup. Regardless of recovering from a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle suffered on the Membership World Cup.
Musiala stays decided to signify the Germany nationwide soccer group whereas persevering with to contribute at membership stage.
Union Berlin, presently sitting eleventh within the Bundesliga, are aiming to stabilize their season beneath Eta’s management as they strategy a vital run of fixtures. She holds a UEFA Professional Licence and was already set to handle the membership’s ladies’s group subsequent season, underlining the belief positioned in her skills.
Her appointment indicators a daring and progressive transfer by Union Berlin as they navigate a difficult interval on and off the pitch.
