Summary
Marie-Louise Eta is the first woman to become head coach of a men's team in any of Europe's top five soccer leagues. She was appointed interim head coach for Union Berlin, a team in the German Bundesliga, after their previous coach was dismissed. Eta will serve in this role until the end of the season.
Key Facts
- Marie-Louise Eta is now the interim head coach of Union Berlin, a men's soccer team.
- She is the first woman to coach a men's team in any top five European league.
- Union Berlin dismissed their previous coach, Steffen Baumgart, after a loss.
- The team currently ranks 11th in the Bundesliga with five games left.
- Eta was previously the Bundesliga's first female assistant coach.
- She led the team from the sidelines during a match in January 2024.
- The club plans for Eta to become the women's team head coach in the summer.
- Union Berlin's director said the team needed a fresh start due to poor performance.
