Recent allegations of sexual harassment against podcaster Alex Cooper have prompted a response from a group of former female soccer players at Boston University, who have come forward in support of their ex-coach Nancy Feldman. Cooper revealed her claims in the “Call Her Alex” documentary on Hulu, which debuted last week. During a Q&A following the film’s release, she shared her feelings about her experiences in the soccer program.
Following a university statement on Friday, letters from 99 Boston University alumni were received by TMZ Sports. These alumni expressed their support for Feldman, stressing that their intention wasn’t to downplay anyone’s experiences but to defend the coach. They noted, “I felt it was unstable and unsafe,” adding that they never witnessed what could be described as inappropriate behavior or sexual harassment. The letter emphasized Feldman’s professionalism and her decisions that benefited the team.
In her accusations, Cooper claimed that Feldman made comments about her body, inquired about her sex life, and often isolated her. “Feldman would lock me up more in the middle than any of my other teammates,” Cooper remarked.
“I felt a lot of anger: my anger towards the coach, my anger at school, and the anger in the system that made this possible,” she elaborated in the documentary. Cooper and her family expressed their frustration over the university’s decision not to fire Feldman and their perceived lack of investigation into the allegations, even allowing Cooper to keep her scholarship.
The university responded with a statement reiterating its commitment to a “zero tolerance policy against sexual harassment,” highlighting their available resources and support for student welfare. They encouraged community members to report any concerns in the interest of maintaining a safe campus environment.
Cooper played for the university’s soccer team from 2013 to 2015 before launching her podcast career, which notably includes the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, initially created with her former roommates.
