Alex Cooper is thinking about her next move after accusing former Boston University soccer coach Nancy Feldman of sexual harassment.
Cooper, 30, is “weighing my options” about what’s next, she told Vogue in a profile published on Tuesday, August 12.
“I talked with a lot of people in my life, saying I am determined to make a change, whether it’s with Title IX and the NCAA or on these university campuses in these locker rooms,” she continued. “This is everywhere.”
Cooper first accused Feldman — who has been retired since 2022 — of harassment in her Call Her Alex documentary, which was released in June. The “Call Her Daddy” podcast host called the experience “confusing,” claiming that Feldman would “fixate on me, way more than any other teammate of mine.” Cooper also alleged that Feldman made comments about her body and who she was dating.
Boston University released a statement following Cooper’s allegations, stating that there is a “zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment” on campus.
“We have a premier athletics program that strives for excellence in the scholar-athlete experience, which includes exemplary practices and policies,” the school’s statement continued. “We have a robust system of resources, support and staff dedicated to student well-being and a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office. In recent weeks, the BU Equal Opportunity Office has reached out to every BU athlete to review resources, support, and reporting processes.”
Several students have continued to come forward with their own experiences, some of which Cooper shared via social media. One athlete even made similar accusations against Feldman’s successor, who is no longer the soccer team’s head coach.
The university announced in a separate June statement that an “external” investigation was launched amid the accusations.
Boston University planned to “seek a new outside review to make recommendations about ways to enhance the athletics department’s current policies, processes and best practices to further strengthen support for student well-being.”
Cooper made it clear in Tuesday’s Vogue profile that the sexual harassment issue goes way beyond college sports.
“This is in the workforce; this is in relationships,” Cooper said before reflecting on her own experience. “As far as you get in achieving and garnering a platform and having money and security and influence, all of it goes out the window when something traumatic happens to you.”
The podcaster knew that making the decision to come forward with her allegations was something “bigger than me.”
“I need to use my voice because what have I actually built this whole thing for?” she added.
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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