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
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]
References
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli - The Best N.J. High School Soccer Player You've Never Heard Of". patch.com.
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli returns to up-and-coming Brick Memorial". nj.com.
- ^ "Women's College Soccer. FGCU Has Some Big Shoes To Fill But A Solid Core Returns". College Soccer News.
- ^ "Scarpelli Living Soccer Dream After Signing Pro Contract". patch.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Scarpelli walking in her dad's World Cup footsteps 42 years later". keepup.com.au.
- ^ "Leah Scarpelli: "Estou muito entusiasmada"". record.pt.
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