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 college career

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.[3]

Club career

Sporting CP

Scarpelli signed for Portuguese side Sporting CP on January 27, 2023.[4][5]

Brisbane Roar

It was announced on August 28, 2023 that Scarpelli joined the Brisbane Roar.[6]

Brooklyn FC

Scarpelli joined Brooklyn FC on June 28, 2024, ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season.[7] Scarpelli made her club debut in Brooklyn's inaugural match against Spokane on September 8, 2024.

International career

Scarpelli was called-up to the United States national under-17 team in 2017.[8]

Style of play

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".[9]

Personal life

Scarpelli is the daughter of American soccer player Craig Scarpelli.[10] She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her football idol.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Leah Scarpelli - The Best N.J. High School Soccer Player You've Never Heard Of". patch.com. July 25, 2016.
  2. ^ "Leah Scarpelli returns to up-and-coming Brick Memorial". nj.com. September 6, 2016.
  3. ^ "Women's College Soccer. FGCU Has Some Big Shoes To Fill But A Solid Core Returns". College Soccer News. August 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Leah Scarpelli reforça equipa feminina". www.sporting.pt. January 27, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Scarpelli Living Soccer Dream After Signing Pro Contract". patch.com. February 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "American Central Defender Leah Scarpelli joins Roar". Brisbane Roar. August 28, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Lewis, Michael. "ADDING ON: Brooklyn FC signs N.J. native Scarpelli". FrontRowSoccer.com. Front Row Soccer. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "U-17 WNT to Face England Twice in Portland, Oregon - U.S. Soccer". Archived from the original on October 18, 2017.
  9. ^ "McKenna sisters commit to City as four clubs announce signings". Impetus Football. August 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Scarpelli walking in her dad's World Cup footsteps 42 years later". keepup.com.au. October 10, 2023.
  11. ^ "Leah Scarpelli: "Estou muito entusiasmada"". record.pt.


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