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 23)
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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019 Penn State Nittany Lions 3 (0)
2020–2022 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 44 (6)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023 Sporting CP 0 (0)
2023–2024 Brisbane Roar 17 (0)
2024– Brooklyn FC 5 (0)
International career
2017 United States U17 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2024
‡ 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.

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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]

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References

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  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.
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  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.