Sofia Franklyn Accuses Alex Cooper of Leaking MLB Boyfriend Photo and Misrepresenting Feud

WHO:

TMZ - Sofia Franklyn and Alex Cooper are described as former friends; Franklyn discusses Cooper in her memoir.

US Magazine - Franklyn, age 34, questions Cooper’s account of their falling-out and mentions Dave Portnoy.

NY Post - Franklyn accuses Cooper of staging paparazzi photos involving her boyfriend, former Mets player Noah Syndergaard.

WHAT:

TMZ - Franklyn’s memoir, *Daddy Issues*, describes an incident involving Cooper and presents Cooper in an unflattering way.

US Magazine - In an exclusive clip, Franklyn says, “No dude is in my ear telling me what to do,” and says Cooper “makes such a convincing” account of their feud.

NY Post - Franklyn alleges that Cooper arranged paparazzi photos of Syndergaard as part of a plot to trap him.

WHERE:

NY Post - Franklyn claims the alleged plot occurred while she and Cooper were roommates in New York City.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Franklyn’s comments appear in an episode of Amanda Hirsch’s podcast, “Not Skinny But Not Fat.”

WHY:

NY Post - Franklyn’s stated allegation is that the staged photos were intended to trap Syndergaard.

(UPDATED November 10, 2026 19:05 UTC)

Sofia Franklyn’s memoir renews her feud with former friend Alex Cooper, challenging Cooper’s account. Franklyn alleges Cooper arranged paparazzi photos of her boyfriend, former Mets player Noah Syndergaard. She says the photos were meant to trap him while they were New York roommates.