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Nearly 100 former female soccer alumni from Boston University have reportedly rallied in support of coach Nancy Feldman, who was accused of sexual harassment last week by Alex Cooper during her tenure at the institution.
On Monday, June 16, TMZ disclosed that it had acquired a letter signed by 99 past players of the BU soccer team, asserting that their interactions with Feldman stood in stark contrast to the claims made by the host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in her newly released Hulu docuseries, Call Her Alex.
The group expressed that they did not intend to "minimize or invalidate anyone's personal experience," but sought to convey their shared experiences with Feldman as a "cohesive group."
The former collegiate athletes emphasized, “we absolutely never felt unsafe” while under Feldman’s guidance. “We were never in danger of or witnesses to inappropriate conduct or behavior that would qualify as sexual harassment,” they conveyed, according to TMZ. “In her role as a leader, she demonstrated professionalism daily, making choices that served the team's success,” the letter went on to state.
The signers, whose backgrounds span several decades, concluded that Feldman “has significantly impacted our lives, and we will support her.”
Cooper, 30, was a member of the university's women’s soccer team from 2013 to 2015, as indicated by the BU website.
In her recent docuseries, Call Her Alex, which debuted on Tuesday, June 10, Cooper alleged that Feldman began to "focus on me, far more than any of my teammates" during her sophomore year, recalling the experience as "confusing."
“It revolved around her wanting to know about my dating life, her making remarks about my appearance, and her constant desire to be alone with me,” she recounted, as reported by People.
“It felt like this bizarre game of, ‘You want to play? Share details about your sex life,’” Cooper explained regarding one incident she alleged. Additionally, she claimed that Feldman told her, “I have to drive you to your night class. Get in the car with me alone.”
In a statement to Us Weekly on Friday, June 13, a representative from Boston University remarked, “Boston University maintains a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment. We provide extensive resources, support, and staff dedicated to student welfare, along with a thorough reporting system through our Equal Opportunity Office. We encourage individuals in our community to voice any concerns and are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure campus for everyone.”
Cooper studied film and television at BU, obtaining her degree in 2017. Feldman stepped down from the college’s athletics program in 2022 after 27 years in coaching.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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