Who Is Nancy Feldman? Inside Alex Cooper’s Harassment Allegations.
In her groundbreaking Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex, podcast superstar Alexandra “Alex” Cooper opens up about her traumatic college years.
While best known for hosting the smash-hit Call Her Daddy podcast, Cooper now reveals the emotional toll of alleged sexual harassment at the hands of her former Boston University (BU) women’s soccer coach, Nancy Feldman.
A Promising Soccer Career at Boston University from 2013 to 2015, Cooper earned a full-ride soccer scholarship at BU, where Feldman served as the founding head coach of the Division I women’s program.
Over nearly three decades, Feldman built a powerhouse, leading the Terriers to 14 NCAA Tournament berths, amassing 326 wins and earning a dozen conference Coach of the Year honors. Yet, for Cooper, the field became a place of anxiety and isolation.
Allegations of Harassment
In Call Her Alex, Cooper recounts her sophomore season, when Feldman’s attention veered from performance to personal fixation. “It wasn’t about the game,” Cooper says. “She wanted to know who I was dating, made comments about my body and insisted on driving me to night classes alone.”
Cooper describes instances of unwanted physical contact, Feldman placing a hand on her thigh and invasive questioning about her sex life. Terrified of losing her scholarship, she internalized the fear of “consequences” for resisting.
When Cooper and her parents reported the behavior in writing, BU officials allegedly declined to investigate. Faced with inaction, Cooper opted out of her senior season in 2016, retaining her scholarship but sacrificing the sport she loved.
A Coach’s Storied Legacy
Born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts, Feldman played collegiate soccer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where her four-goal single-game record endures.
After earning a master’s in exercise and sport studies from Smith College, she launched BU’s women’s soccer program in 1995.
Alongside her partner, Emily, Feldman raised two children and welcomed two grandchildren while shaping generations of student-athletes. She retired in 2022, citing a desire to step aside when she could no longer give “100 percent of the time.”
Alex Cooper’s decision to go public, ten years after leaving BU, underscores the barriers survivors face.
“I wasn’t someone with power or influence,” the 30-year-old docuseries narrator reflects. “I was just another woman whose life was changed forever.”
Filming at the very practice fields where her ordeal unfolded, she confronts “small, scared” feelings from age 18.
Beyond Campus: A Systemic Problem
Cooper stresses that her experience is not unique to college sports. “This is systemic, women across workplaces and institutions face it every day,” she warns. With Call Her Alex, she aims to ignite change in protocols that left her voiceless.
Neither BU nor Feldman has publicly responded to Cooper’s allegations. As the docuseries premieres on Hulu on June 10, its candid narrative invites broader conversations about power, protection and accountability in collegiate athletics.
A Glimpse into Alex Cooper’s Wedding Vows
In the second episode of her two-part Hulu special, Cooper shares intimate footage from her April 6, 2024 wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Viewers witness the couple, who met via Zoom in 2020—exchanging heartfelt vows.
“You’re the best man I’ve ever met… the way you love me is indescribable,” Cooper says through tears. Producer Matt Kaplan responds, pausing mid-speech as emotion overcomes him.
Their private love story, long held off-limits, now becomes part of Alex Cooper’s larger journey toward healing and openness.
People Also Ask
- What did Alex Cooper do before Call Her Daddy?
Alex Cooper graduated from Boston University in 2015 with a degree in mass communications. She then worked in digital media and content roles, including internships and early positions at lifestyle outlets, before co-launching the Call Her Daddy podcast in 2018. - Why is Alex Cooper so popular?
Cooper’s candid, no-holds-barred style, combined with her willingness to discuss intimate topics and cultivate a community around honest conversations, has resonated with millions. Her engaging personality, social-media savvy, and high-profile interviews have all boosted her wide-reaching appeal. - Why did Sofia Franklin leave Call Her Daddy?
(Note: Alex’s original co-host, Sofia Barbaro, departed in early 2020 after contract negotiations with Barstool Sports fell through. Disagreements over compensation and creative control led Barbaro to exit the show.) - What does Alex Cooper’s husband do?
Matt Kaplan is a Hollywood producer and founder of Ace Entertainment. He has overseen film and television projects for major studios and streaming platforms before meeting Cooper in 2020.