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

In a groundbreaking move, Marie-Louise Eta has been appointed as the head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first female to hold this position in the top five European men's leagues. Eta, who will take over the women's team next season, has agreed to an interim role to guide the men's team through their remaining five games. Having previously made history as the first woman to be an assistant coach in the Bundesliga and the top divisions of Europe's major leagues, Eta is now tasked with securing the team's place in the Bundesliga. Union Berlin's sporting director, Horst Heldt, expressed his delight at Eta's appointment, stating that she will take on the role before becoming the 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 the team's recent loss. England manager Sarina Wiegman praised Eta's appointment, calling her a trailblazer and a sign of football's progress. Eta's achievement is seen as a significant step forward for women in football, with many believing it was only a matter of time before a woman took on a top coaching role in the men's league.