| Leah Scarpelli | |
| Full Name: | Leah Elizabeth Scarpelli |
| Birth Date: | 18 September 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Toms River, New Jersey |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Brooklyn FC |
| Clubnumber: | 17 |
| Collegeyears1: | 2019 |
| College1: | Penn State Nittany Lions |
| Collegecaps1: | 3 |
| Collegegoals1: | 0 |
| Collegeyears2: | 2020–2022 |
| College2: | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles |
| Collegecaps2: | 44 |
| Collegegoals2: | 6 |
| Years1: | 2023 |
| Clubs1: | Sporting CP |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs2: | Brisbane Roar |
| Caps2: | 17 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Clubs3: | Brooklyn FC |
| Caps3: | 5 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2017 |
| Nationalteam1: | United States U17 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 13 October 2024 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 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]