Former Boston U soccer players unite for strong statement on coach after Alex Cooper's sexual harassment claims
Boston University's soccer players are backing the team's former longtime soccer coach, Nancy Feldman, after Alex Cooper made damning allegations against her.
Cooper, host of the popular 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, claimed in a Hulu documentary that Feldman sexually harassed her and alleged that school officials ignored her when she brought it to their attention.
Ninety-nine former Terriers stars came forward as a 'united group' to share their own experiences with Feldman, who retired after in April 2022.
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They said as a group that they 'categorically never felt unsafe,' according to a letter obtained by TMZ.
4 Alex Cooper told her story in a bombshell Hulu Documentary.
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'We were never at risk of or witness to inappropriate behavior or anything that could be characterized as sexual harassment,' the letter read.
'As a leader, she approached every day with professionalism, making decisions in service of the success of the team. [Feldman] has remained an important part of our lives, and we shall stand by her.'
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Cooper claimed that Feldman asked inappropriate questions about her love life in the mid-2010s, and she alleged that she was benched for not disclosing certain intimate information.
Her family then approached school officials over the matter, but nothing came of it.
'I felt a lot of anger — anger at my coach, anger at my school, and anger at the system that allowed this to happen,' Cooper said in the doc.
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4 Alex Cooper shows off a soccer jersey with her name on it prior to a match between Bay FC and Angel City FC.
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Cooper claims that she considered filing a lawsuit over the alleged harassment but ultimately chose not to.
Boston University released a statement last week denying any wrongdoing.
4 Alex Cooper (l) during her Boston University days.
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'Boston University has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment,' the statement read. 'We have a robust system of resources, support and staff dedicated to student wellbeing and a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office.
'We encourage members of our community to report any concerns, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all.'
4 Former Boston women's soccer coach Nancy Feldman.
@terrierwsoc/Instagram
Cooper was a midfielder for Boston University from 2013-15 and has since become one of the most popular podcasters in the country.
Her Unwell Network and 'Call Her Daddy' podcast vaulted her into stardom since her departure from Barstool Sports in 2021.
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