Alex Cooper, a successful podcaster, alleges she was sexually harassed by Boston University soccer coach Feldman during her college years, and criticizes the university for dismissing her complaints and failing to take action. The allegations come to light through a documentary, highlighting ongoing issues of abuse of power in sports institutions.
The Houston Dash fired goalkeeper coach Matt Lampson for violating the NWSL's Anti-Fraternization Policy by crossing professional boundaries with a player, leading to his suspension from future NWSL employment through 2024. This comes amid the league's ongoing reform following investigations that uncovered systemic abuse, leading to the firing and banning of multiple coaches and the recent sales of two teams. The NWSL has implemented new reporting policies and aims to set the standard for best practices in addressing misconduct in women's soccer.
Former Nebraska women's basketball player Ashley Scoggin sues the university, coach Amy Williams, athletic director Trev Alberts, and former associate head coach Chuck Love over a sexual relationship that caused her to fear retaliation if she refused to engage in it. Scoggin seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages for the alleged violation of her civil rights, accusing the university of not taking appropriate action and allowing speculation and perception to fester that she was 'equally to blame' for the relationship.