In a new documentary, popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper revealed startling allegations of sexual harassment against her former college soccer coach.

Cooper, 30, played Division I soccer for Boston University from 2013-15 under head coach Nancy Feldman, who led the Terriers from the program’s inception in 1995 until her retirement in 2022. In her “Call Her Alex” documentary, which launches tomorrow on Hulu, Cooper accuses Feldman of years of inappropriate behavior and harassment at her expense. 

“I felt a lot of anger—anger at my coach, anger at my school, and anger at the system that allowed this to happen,” Cooper says in the doc, via Vanity Fair. “I don’t think anyone could’ve prepared me for the lasting effects that came from this experience. She turned something that I loved so much into something extremely painful.” 

Cooper claims that during her sophomore season, she began to notice Feldman “really starting to fixate on me way more than any other teammate of mine.” She also says the extra attention was unrelated to her actual play on the field. 

“It was all based in her wanting to know who I was dating, her making comments about my body, and her always wanting to be alone with me,” Cooper says.

Cooper alleges that Feldman began paying an uncomfortable amount of attention to her body, making comments on her appearance and even asking questions about the Pennsylvania native’s sex life.

“Every time I tried to resist her, she would say, ‘There could be consequences.’ And there were,” Cooper says.

As a result, Cooper says she began changing her routine in an attempt to avoid as much contact with Feldman as possible. Eventually, she and her family brought their concerns to BU officials, who they claim were dismissive and at one point asked “What do you want?”

Cooper says administrators made it clear they were not going to fire Feldman, but would allow her to keep her soccer scholarship. She did not compete for the Terriers as a senior during the 2016 season.

It took Cooper a decade to come forward publicly with the allegations. She said during a Q&A session following the documentary’s premier at the Tribeca Festival that she felt she could no longer remain silent.

“During the filming of this documentary, I found out that the harassment and abuse of power is still happening on the campus of Boston University, and I spoke to one of the victims, and hearing her story was horrific, and I knew in that moment, if I don’t speak about this. It’s going to continue happening,” Cooper said, via Deadline.

As of now, it does not appear that Boston University has commented on the matter.

The USA won the UEFA Friendship Cup for under-18 men’s national teams with a shootout win over Portugal in the final. Kayne Rizvanovich (MNUTD2) made two saves in the penalty-kick session.

The U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday established a committee tasked with recommending how the college game can be better integrated with the sport.

Top college teams play about 18-25 games per season and the importance of college soccer to men’s professional teams has lessened as more top talent goes through team academy systems and not college. The college game allows unlimited substitutions and for clock stoppages.

The USSF said the committee will produce a report with recommendations by the start of the 2025-26 academic year and is to suggest initiatives for possible implementation as early as 2026-27.

“College soccer is integral to the fabric and future of our sport in this country,” USSF CEO JT Batson said in a statement. “The individuals joining this group bring unique perspectives and expertise that will help us build a model where college soccer can thrive in a modern, connected system — all working collaboratively in service to soccer.”

Former Deloitte Consulting CEO Dan Helfrich will chair the committee, which includes former Major League Soccer president Mark Abbott, United Soccer League Championship president Jeremy Alumbaugh, Warner Bros. Discovery Sport executive Craig Barry, USSF technical development committee chair Mike Cullina, Davidson athletic director Chris Clunie, MLS executive Ali Curtis, Seattle Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer, former LA Galaxy president Chris Klein, Penn State athletic director Patrick Kraft, Kansas City Current co-owner Angie Long, agent Richard Motzkin, high-performance specialist Ryan Nelson, University of Maryland president Darryll Pines, NWSL executive Sarah Jones Simmer, Coca-Cola executive Amber Steele, Bank of America executive David Tyrie and Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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ATLANTA (June 10, 2025) – U.S. Soccer has formally established the NextGen College Soccer Committee (NCS), a group comprised of diverse and influential leaders from higher education, professional sports, philanthropic organizations and the business community. This initiative supports U.S. Soccer’s ongoing commitment to evolve and elevate all levels of soccer in the United States and underscores the Federation’s “in service to soccer” strategy.

The committee will aim to integrate the college game more deeply into the broader U.S. Soccer ecosystem, while ensuring it remains a strong, sustainable platform for student-athlete education, player development, and community engagement. The group’s work will consider both the men’s and women’s college games, recognizing that the models and solutions may differ between the two. Additionally, the committee will provide input on commercial strategies, improvements to student-athlete welfare, and broader collaboration opportunities with the NCAA and appropriate governing bodies of the sport.

The NCS Committee will focus on two primary outcomes:

1. Publishing a white paper by the start of the 2025-26 academic year, outlining recommendations to position both men’s and women’s college soccer to thrive in the rapidly evolving soccer ecosystem
2. Engaging conferences and college programs interested in exploring these innovative solutions and opportunities, targeting implementation beginning during the 2026–27 academic year 

“College soccer is integral to the fabric and future of our sport in this country,” said U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson. “The individuals joining this group bring unique perspectives and expertise that will help us build a model where college soccer can thrive in a modern, connected system – all working collaboratively in service to soccer.”

The NCS Committee will formally engage other key stakeholders via insight groups – including college coaches and administrators, current and recent college players,U.S. Soccer members, and governing bodies such as the NCAA and USOPC- to provide feedback andstrengthen the proposal.

While thiscommittee will focus on the college game and appropriate connectivity with professional leagues,U.S. Soccer will also be working directly with a group of pre-professional youth members including ECNL / US Club, Girls Academy, MLS Next, USL Academy, and US Youth Soccer,to properly consider the development pathway and progression to college soccer, ensuring any proposed solutions reflect the full scope of the game in the U.S.

Committee Leadership and Composition

Dan Helfrich, a member of U.S. Soccer’s Leadership Advisory Group and former Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, will serve as NCS Committee Chair. He will guide the committee’s direction and impact.The initial group includes leaders with backgrounds in education, league and club leadership, sponsorship, and national governance.

The inaugural committee also includes former college players, parents of student-athletes, athletic directors, university presidents, and long-time advocates of the game, ensuring representation and insight from all corners of the college soccer environment. The members of this group are connected to more than seven NCAA Division I conferences, bringing a diverse, inclusive, and informed perspective to the table. 

Members include:

Looking Ahead

U.S. Soccer, in collaboration with the NextGen College Soccer Committee, will work toward drafting an initial white paper by the end of the summer, incorporating input from key stakeholders across the soccer ecosystem. In parallel, U.S. Soccer will begin outreach to college programs and conferences to better understand their goals and interest in participating in the new opportunities or model(s).

About the U.S. Soccer Federation 

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused on three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and Pro Leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.