American soccer player (born 2001)
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. July 25, 2016.
^ "Leah Scarpelli returns to up-and-coming Brick Memorial" . nj.com. September 6, 2016.
^ "Women's College Soccer. FGCU Has Some Big Shoes To Fill But A Solid Core Returns" . College Soccer News. August 27, 2023.
^ "Scarpelli Living Soccer Dream After Signing Pro Contract" . patch.com. February 14, 2023.
^ 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. August 29, 2023.
^ "Scarpelli walking in her dad's World Cup footsteps 42 years later" . keepup.com.au. October 10, 2023.
^ "Leah Scarpelli: "Estou muito entusiasmada" " . record.pt.
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