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Swiss players Leela Egli and Lia Kamber join forces at Union Berlin
Swiss footballers Leela Egli and Lia Kamber are playing together for Union Berlin in Germany’s women’s Bundesliga.
The two have known each other since they were about 12 and played in Switzerland’s youth national teams.
Kamber joined Union before Egli, who moved to the club this summer with her friend’s influence.
They say the club has ambitious goals and is investing in a new training centre for both professional teams.
Egli praised the professionalism of coach Marie-Louise Eta and the high standard of training.
The players also described strong support from fans at the club’s stadium, where Egli said 17,000 people can attend.
They hope to achieve major success with Union, but no specific next step is given.
Swiss footballers Leela Egli and Lia Kamber play together for 1. FC Union Berlin in Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga.
Egli joined the club this summer, influenced in part by her longtime friend Kamber, who was already there.
The two players told 20 Minuten they have known each other since they were about 12 and have played together in youth national teams.
Egli said she settled in quickly at the club, while Kamber praised Union’s ambitions and support for its players.
- Who
- Swiss footballers Leela Egli and Lia Kamber.
- What
- They play together for 1. FC Union Berlin in the German Frauen-Bundesliga.
- When
- Egli joined the club this summer; the interview was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany.
- Why
- Egli’s move was influenced in part by her longtime friend Kamber, who was already at Union.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Leela Egli joined 1. FC Union Berlin, influenced in part by longtime friend Lia Kamber.
20 Minuten published an interview with Egli and Kamber in Berlin.
- Club
- 1. FC Union Berlin
- League
- German Frauen-Bundesliga
- Players
- Leela Egli and Lia Kamber
- Egli’s transfer
- Joined this summer
- Interview publication
- 13 October 2026
What people are saying
It is totally crazy when suddenly 17,000 people are in the stadium.
Lia feels like a sister to me.
They have big goals, but you can also tell that the club does not just say things, it does things.
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