Alex Cooper’s Allegations Against Former Coach Spark Support Letter from Boston University Soccer Alumni

As Alex Cooper shares sexual harassment claims in Hulu’s ‘Call Her Alex’, nearly 100 former Boston University players defend longtime coach Nancy Feldman, describing her as a trusted leader

In the wake of powerful allegations made by podcast host and media personality Alex Cooper in her newly released Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex, a group of nearly 100 former Boston University (BU) Women’s Soccer players have come forward in support of the coach at the center of the claims.

Cooper, a former Division I athlete at BU, publicly accused longtime head coach Nancy Feldman of sexual harassment. The allegations were made during the premiere of her docuseries at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 8, and further detailed in a deeply personal Instagram post days later.

“Nancy Feldman was someone I trusted… But instead, she made my life a living hell and abused her power over me,” Cooper wrote. “This defined my life for a decade and impacted her life 0%. I reported the abuse to the athletic director, Drew Marrochello, and I was turned away and ignored.”

In response, TMZ Sports reported that 99 BU Women’s Soccer alumni have signed a collective letter defending Feldman’s character and refuting any suggestion of misconduct during their time under her leadership. The letter, reportedly submitted by a representative of the alumni network, stated:

“We categorically never felt unsafe under Coach Nancy Feldman’s leadership. We were never at risk of or witness to inappropriate behavior or anything that could be characterized as sexual harassment.”

The alumni emphasized that while they do not aim to “diminish or discredit anyone’s individual experience,” they felt compelled to share their collective viewpoint “as a united group,” noting Feldman’s lasting positive influence beyond the pitch.

“As a leader, she approached every day with professionalism, making decisions in service of the success of the team… She has remained an important part of our lives, and we shall stand by her.”

Nancy Feldman, who led the program for nearly three decades and is regarded as one of collegiate soccer’s most accomplished coaches, has yet to comment publicly.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE on June 12, Boston University said it takes all allegations seriously and underscored its commitment to student safety.

“Boston University has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment. We have a robust system of resources, support and staff dedicated to student wellbeing and a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office,” the statement read. “We encourage members of our community to report any concerns, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all.”

The docuseries Call Her Alex, which chronicles Cooper’s journey from collegiate athlete to cultural icon, debuted to strong media attention and sparked wider conversations about power dynamics, institutional accountability, and survivor advocacy in collegiate athletics.

As the conversation unfolds, both Cooper and Feldman’s legacies intersect at a complex juncture—one where personal testimony, institutional trust, and community response all play a role in shaping the narrative moving forward.