Union faces back-to-back losses with first female head coach

Berlin’s Union is currently facing significant challenges on the pitch. The team has recorded its second consecutive loss since Marie-Louise Eta took over as interim head coach, following Steffen Baumgart’s recent departure.

Under Eta’s leadership, Union first suffered a 1-2 defeat to Wolfsburg and subsequently lost 1-3 to RB Leipzig. These results come as the club undergoes a major overhaul.

Marie-Louise Eta made history as the first woman to manage a men’s team in the Bundesliga when she was appointed in April 2026. Her landmark appointment has drawn considerable attention as she navigates the difficulties of her new role.

Union’s management now faces critical decisions regarding whether the team’s current struggles are part of a natural adjustment process or if further changes are necessary. Meanwhile, Eta is concentrating on the tactical development of her squad as she aims to stabilize the team’s performance in the season’s final phase.