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Marie-Louise Eta Makes History as Bundesliga's First Female Coach

4/17/2026

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Marie-Louise Eta was appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to manage a Bundesliga team.
She took over after Steffen Baumgart's dismissal, with Union Berlin in 11th place.
Eta previously served as Union Berlin's Under-19 coach and became the first female assistant in the Bundesliga.
She focuses on football despite derogatory social media comments and receives support from fellow coaches.

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Marie-Louise Eta was appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to manage a Bundesliga team.
She took over after Steffen Baumgart's dismissal, with Union Berlin in 11th place.
Eta previously served as Union Berlin's Under-19 coach and became the first female assistant in the Bundesliga.
She focuses on football despite derogatory social media comments and receives support from fellow coaches.