Personal information | |||
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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 | ||
Number | 17 | ||
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 | 0 | (0) |
2023–2024 | Brisbane Roar | 17 | (0) |
2024– | Brooklyn FC | 14 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2017 | United States U17 | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 February 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 August 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.
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]
Scarpelli signed for Portuguese side Sporting CP on January 27, 2023. [4] [5]
It was announced on August 28, 2023 that Scarpelli joined the Brisbane Roar. [6]
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.
Scarpelli was called-up to the United States national under-17 team in 2017. [8]
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]
Scarpelli is the daughter of American soccer player Craig Scarpelli. [10] She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her football idol. [11]