'It would be nice if paths and doors are opened' - Marie-Louise Eta ahead of her first game in charge of Union Berlin

Apr 17, 2026 - 14:30

The world’s eyes will be firmly fixed on the 34-year-old when Union and Wolfsburg emerge from the Stadion An der Alten Försterei tunnel for the crucial Matchday 30 encounter – just as they were at her first press conference on Thursday afternoon.

But Eta, who was previously in charge of the Berlin club’s U19 side, has not appeared unduly flustered by all the attention. For her, all that matters is halting a run of form which ultimately led to her predecessor, Steffen Baumgart, being relieved of his duties last weekend.