Leah Scarpelli

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Leah Scarpelli
Personal information
Full name Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli
Date of birth (2001-09-18) September 18, 2001 (age 22)
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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Penn State Nittany Lions 3 (0)
2020–2022 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 44 (6)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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.

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Early life and amateur 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, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players. [3]

Club career

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

Scarpelli was called-up to the United States national under-17 team in 2017. [6]

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". [7]

Personal life

Scarpelli is the daughter of American soccer player Craig Scarpelli. [8] She has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as her football idol. [9]

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References

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