| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli | ||
| Date of birth | September 18, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Toms River, New Jersey | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brooklyn FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | 44 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Sporting CP | ||
| 2023–2024 | Brisbane Roar | 17 | (0) |
| 2024– | Brooklyn FC | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | United States U17 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 June 2024 | |||
Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli (born September 18, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender or midfielder for Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League.
Early life and amateur career
[edit]Scarpelli is a native of Brick Township, New Jersey.[1] She started playing soccer at the age of four and played prep soccer at Brick Memorial High School in her hometown.[2]
Scarpelli played college soccer at Pennsylvania State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[3]
Club career
[edit]Scarpelli played for Portuguese side Sporting.[4]
Scarpelli joined Brooklyn FC on June 28, 2024, ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season.[5]
International career
[edit]Scarpelli was called-up to the United States national under-17 team in 2017.[6]
Style of play
[edit]Scarpelli has been described as "brings versatility... having grown up playing central midfield and left midfield before eventually falling into a strong centre-back role".[7]
Personal life
[edit]Scarpelli is the daughter of American soccer player Craig Scarpelli.[8] She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her football idol.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Leah Scarpelli - The Best N.J. High School Soccer Player You've Never Heard Of". patch.com. July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli returns to up-and-coming Brick Memorial". nj.com. September 6, 2016.
- ^ "Women's College Soccer. FGCU Has Some Big Shoes To Fill But A Solid Core Returns". College Soccer News. August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Scarpelli Living Soccer Dream After Signing Pro Contract". patch.com. February 14, 2023.
- ^ Lewis, Michael. "ADDING ON: Brooklyn FC signs N.J. native Scarpelli". FrontRowSoccer.com. Front Row Soccer. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "U-17 WNT to Face England Twice in Portland, Oregon - U.S. Soccer". Archived from the original on October 18, 2017.
- ^ "McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings". Impetus Football. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Scarpelli walking in her dad's World Cup footsteps 42 years later". keepup.com.au. October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli: "Estou muito entusiasmada"". record.pt.