A Boston University soccer player is voicing support for former coach Nancy Feldman following allegations made by Alex Cooper. Cooper, who hosts the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, suggested in a Hulu documentary that Feldman had sexually harassed her and that school authorities failed to take her claims seriously.
The former Terriers athlete plans to unite with her peers to share their positive experiences with Feldman, who retired in April 2022 after a long tenure.
According to the letter sent to school officials, the group stated they “never felt unsafe” during their time with Feldman.
The letter emphasized, “We have never witnessed behavior that can be considered inappropriate or sexually harassing.” They praised Feldman as a professional leader whose decisions contributed to the team’s success, asserting their support for her.
Cooper alleged that Feldman had asked her personal questions regarding her romantic life back in the mid-2010s and that she felt penalized for not sharing certain details.
In response, Cooper’s family raised their concerns with the university, but it seems little action was taken. “I felt a lot of anger: at my coaches, my school, and the system that allowed this to happen,” she expressed in the documentary.
While considering legal action for the alleged harassment, Cooper ultimately decided against it.
In response to the allegations, Boston University released a statement last week, denying any wrongdoing.
The statement reaffirmed the university’s zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual harassment, highlighting that their Equal Opportunity Office offers extensive resources and support for student welfare and encourages reporting concerns to maintain a safe campus environment.
Cooper played as a midfielder for the Boston University team from 2013 to 2015 and has since gained significant popularity as a podcaster, especially following her departure from Barstool Sports in 2021.
