Union Berlin officially announced the dismissal of their coach Steffen Baumgart and his technical staff following a 3-1 defeat to Heidenheim, who are at the bottom of the standings, in one of the team's most disappointing results this season.

The decision came after a series of negative results, with the team managing only one win in the last six matches, showing a clear decline in performance and results. This increased the pressure on the management to take decisive action to correct the course before the situation worsens further.

In a historic move, the club announced the appointment of Maria-Louise Etta as the interim coach for the first team, making her the first woman to coach a team in the German men's league, a decision that is unprecedented in the history of the competition.

Union Berlin's management hopes that this move will create a positive shock within the team and contribute to quickly improving results, especially with the decisive stages of the season approaching. The club aims to steer clear of danger zones and regain its balance in the league.