Alex Cooper Alleges Sexual Harassment by Former BU Soccer Coach

In a surprising revelation, popular podcaster Alex Cooper disclosed in the upcoming Hulu documentary “Call Her Alex” that he was sexually harassed by a coach from Boston University’s soccer team. This documentary is set to premiere on June 10, marking a decade since Cooper claimed he endured this experience.

Cooper, who hosts the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, expressed significant anger regarding the situation, saying, “I was furious at the coach, at my school, and at the entire system that let this happen.” He added, “No one could have prepared me for the long-lasting effects of this ordeal. What I once loved turned into something that caused me a lot of pain.”

Feldman, who coached the BU women’s soccer team for 22 years before his retirement in 2022, allegedly targeted Cooper more than other teammates during his sophomore year. Cooper was part of the Terriers Women’s Soccer Program from 2013 to 2015.

In the documentary, Cooper claims that Feldman demonstrated inappropriate behavior, commenting on her appearance and personal life. He described instances where the coach would invade her personal space, touching her thighs and staring intensely. Cooper recounted that when he tried to push back against Feldman’s advances, the coach would threaten him, saying “there are consequences.”

Feeling trapped, Cooper noted that he attempted to avoid Feldman by taking different routes to practice and sitting as far away from her as possible during meetings.

When Cooper and her family approached Boston University to address these allegations, she felt dismissed, recalling that officials seemed indifferent, simply asking, “What do you want?”

Cooper contends that the university told her family they wouldn’t fire Feldman, assuring them she could keep her full soccer scholarship, while failing to investigate her claims.

Feldman holds the record for 418 victories and was regarded as one of the top coaches in NCAA women’s soccer. He had been the only coach for the program since its transition to varsity status in 1995.

Boston University has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the situation.

In a broader context, Cooper suggested that her experiences at BU were traumatic, referencing interviews with outlets like Cosmopolitan and The New York Times. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival before its streaming release. During a subsequent Q&A, Cooper mentioned that making this documentary was motivated by witnessing ongoing harassment and abuse at Boston University, citing a victim’s story that deeply affected her.

Since its debut in 2018, “Call Her Daddy” has become one of the most popular podcasts, ranking second behind “The Joe Rogan Experience,” with Cooper making headlines for her substantial deal with SiriusXM last year.