Marie-Louise Eta Makes History as First Female Head Coach in Top Five European Leagues

Marie-Louise Eta has broken new ground by becoming the first female head coach in the top five European leagues, taking the reins at Union Berlin. Eta, who will lead the women's team next season, has been entrusted with guiding the men's team through their remaining five games to secure Bundesliga survival. Having previously made history as the first woman to serve as an assistant coach in the Bundesliga and Europe's top divisions, Eta is now taking on an interim role. Union sporting director Horst Heldt expressed his delight at Eta's appointment, stating that she will take over as head coach of the women's first team as planned in the summer. Eta replaces Steffen Baumgart, who was let go along with his assistants after a 3-1 loss to Heidenheim. With Union currently in 11th place, seven points clear of the relegation zone, Eta is confident that the team can secure the necessary points to stay in the Bundesliga. England manager Sarina Wiegman praised Eta's appointment, calling her a trailblazer and saying it's a matter of time before more women take on similar roles in football. Sabrina Wittmann, the first woman to manage a men's team in Germany's top three divisions, also shared her thoughts on the appointment, reflecting on her own experiences and the progress being made for women in football.