Union Berlin has parted ways with coach Steffen Baumgart. The 50-year-old coach was dismissed after just 15 months with the club. The split comes as a surprise, but recent results have forced the club's hand.
What happened?
Union Berlin has won just two games and earned 11 points in their last 14 matches. The 1:3 defeat to Bundesliga bottom side Heidenheim was the low point of a negative trend.
Why is the split understandable?
The results of the last few months have shown that the team under Baumgart is no longer functioning. The club apparently saw itself forced to act immediately to avoid relegation.
What's next?
The interim solution after Baumgart's departure is surprising, but consistent. The 34-year-old Marie-Louise Eta is making history for the second time as the first female assistant coach in Bundesliga history and now also as the first female head coach of a men's Bundesliga team.
| Date | League Position | Points | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.06.2026 | 11 | 39 | 10 | 15 |
Union Berlin is still not in acute danger of relegation, a direct relegation almost ruled out, the lead over the relegation playoff spot still a solid seven points. The concern about a rapid decline and free fall has likely grown among those in charge. The split from Baumgart is an important step to get the club back on track. With a win in their debut on Saturday against second-to-last Wolfsburg, the class would almost be saved. For the upcoming season, Union will have to look for a new coach.
