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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 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.
Boston University women’s soccer head coach Megan Burke. Burke, who was previously an assistant coach for the Terriers, will start her new role as head coach next fall. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Megan Burke takes charge as women’s soccer looks for continued success

By Ryan Abazari February 12, 2025
The Boston University women’s soccer team will play under a new head coach next fall, but it will be a familiar face —- former assistant coach Megan Burke.
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. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

After NCAA Tournament appearance, Casey Brown steps down as women’s soccer head coach

By Ava Malamut December 17, 2024
After three years as head coach of the Boston University women's soccer team, Casey Brown resigned from her position last Friday, effective immediately.
Sophomore midfielder Ciara Kennedy (5) challenges a Navy player for the ball during the women’s soccer game on Saturday. The Terriers tied Navy 1-1 on Saturday and are currently undefeated in Patriot League matches. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer ties Navy 1-1 in Patriot League matchup

By Layla Penn October 6, 2024
The Boston University women's soccer team’s battle against United States Naval Academy ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday, allowing the Terriers to stay undefeated in Patriot League matchups.
Graduate student midfielder Lily Matthews (24) runs with the ball in a game against Lehigh University on Saturday. The Terriers won against Lehigh 6-1, which allowed them rise to second in the Patriot League standings. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer secures 6-1 win over Lehigh with highest single-game score since 2017

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 29, 2024
Rising to second in the Patriot League standings after conference matchday three, the Boston University women’s soccer team has improved their record with a commanding 6-1 win over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Saturday afternoon.
Senior forward Morgan Fagan (29) runs with the ball in a game against the Boston Dream on March 24. The Terriers tied 1-1 in the Patriot League opening game against Loyola Maryland on Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer ties it up 1-1 at Loyola in Patriot League opener

By Eva Smith September 22, 2024
After facing a difficult non-conference schedule, the Boston University women’s soccer team came away with a 1-1 tie against the Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds in the season opener of the Patriot League.
Boston University midfielder Giulianna Gianino (15) during a Sept. 16, 2023 game against Loyola Maryland. The women’s soccer team lost 3-2 to the University of Rhode Island on Saturday. HUI-EN LIN/DFP FILE

Women’s soccer takes another loss against the University of Rhode Island on the road

By Eva Smith September 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s soccer team fell short of their first win this season against the University of Rhode Island Rams Saturday afternoon in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Junior midfielder Mackenzie Stickleman (4) runs with the ball in a game against the Boston Dream on March 23. The women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to the University of New Hampshire in New Hampshire on Sunday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer falls on the road to the University of New Hampshire

By Layla Penn September 9, 2024
The Boston University women's soccer team took another loss Sunday afternoon on the road against the University of New Hampshire.
Sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Stickelman (4) hits a header against Loyola University Maryland on Sept. 16, 2023. Currently standing at three losses and two ties in their season, the Boston University women’s soccer team hopes to improve their game and strengthen their identity and leadership skills. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer comes into regular season with high expectations

By Layla Penn September 9, 2024
After earning three 2024 preseason All-Patriot League Honors, the Boston University women's soccer team looks to improve their game and strengthen their identity and leadership skills as the regular season comes into full swing.
Nickerson Field. Boston University’s NCAA Division I athletes work to improve their game for the upcoming fall season by training new recruits to thrive in a group dynamic. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers welcome recruits, coaches instill values ahead of fall season

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor June 2, 2024
Even in the offseason, Boston University’s NCAA Division I athletes work to improve their game ahead of the upcoming fall season. While coaches and current players drill team values into their training, the recruiting classes look to build upon those principles to fit and thrive in the group dynamic.
Boston University midfielder Giulianna Gianino (15) during a Sept. 16 game against Loyola Maryland.

NOTEBOOK: A look back at the women’s soccer team’s 2023 season

By Bella King November 8, 2023
Though the Boston University women’s soccer team (7-7-6, 4-3-2 Patriot League) fell 3-1 to Bucknell University (12-3-5, 5-1-3 P L) in the Patriot League Semifinals, the Terriers had a notable 29th season. With a nearly even number of wins, losses and ties, 2023 saw exciting games if not unabashed success.
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