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The Daily Free Press

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A statement published by BU Today. After recent allegations of sexual harassment by former women’s soccer coaches, Boston University announced it is looking to external recommendations for athletics policies.

BU launches external review of BU Athletics amid women’s soccer sexual harassment allegations

By Sana Muneer and Samantha Genzer June 26, 2025
Boston University announced Thursday it will pursue an “external review” of the Athletics Department’s policies and practices and addressed resurfacing “concerns” regarding former women’s soccer coach Casey Brown. The review will examine the department’s policies and “resources for support and care” as well as how the department prevents, responds to and follows up on complaints from athletes.
Nancy Feldman, former Boston University women’s soccer head coach. Ninety-nine BU women’s soccer alumni signed a letter defending Feldman after she was accused of sexual harassment by Alex Cooper in her new documentary “Call Her Alex.” 
PHOTO COURTESY STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Nearly 100 BU women’s soccer alumni sign letter standing by former coach Nancy Feldman following sexual harassment allegations

By Sana Muneer and Brendan Galvin June 17, 2025
Ninety-nine former Boston University women’s soccer players and coaching staff signed a statement in support of former head coach Nancy Feldman amid allegations of sexual harassment, according to a letter obtained by The Daily Free Press.
Nickerson Field. On Friday, Boston University alumna and head women’s soccer coach Casey Brown announced she is stepping down from her position, effective immediately.

Podcaster Alex Cooper claims harassment is ‘still happening’ within BU women’s soccer program, University responds to allegations

By Siena Griffin June 14, 2025
Alex Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and a 2017 Boston University alum, alleged “systemic” harassment is ongoing from the coaching staff of the BU women’s soccer program.
Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Alex” docuseries on Hulu. In part one of the documentary, the podcast host and Boston University alum discusses her time on the Boston University women’s soccer team and the alleged sexual harassment she experienced from former head coach Nancy Feldman.

Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ alleges sexual harassment by former BU women’s soccer coach

By Siena Griffin June 10, 2025
Podcaster and BU alum Alex Cooper said in her new documentary “Call Her Alex” she was sexually harassed by her coach during her three seasons playing BU women’s soccer.
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