Manny Faridnia
Sounders Junior Program South Director
COACH PROFILE
Coaching License: USSF A License
Years with the Club: Started in 2012
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Coaching History: Manny has been a fixture in the greater Spokane community since 1981 when he was with the Spokane Falcons, which later became Spokane Elite, the club that merged with Spokane Shadow / Sounders in 2012. In addition to his youth duties he also served with Washington Youth Soccer, Gonzaga University and Ferris High School.
Playing History: Many played in his native Iran before moving to Portland, Oregon in 1970 and was actively playing there before moving to Spokane in 1980.
Coaching Experience
Spokane Sounders: 2012-Present
Eastern Washington EPD Coach: 1995-Present
Gonzaga University Men & Women Head Coach: 1984-1989
- Started the GU soccer programs
Ferris High School Boys & Girls Head Coach: 1989-2003
Spokane Falcons: 1981-2012
- Served as Director, Coaching Director & Premier Coach
- First club team from east side to capture state title
Washington Youth Soccer: 1984-2012
- Served as ODP Coach, Staff Coach, Coaches Licensing Instructor
RECENT CLUB NEWS
Vito Higgins Returns to Shadow Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Spokane Shadow is thrilled to announce the return to the staff of Vito Higgins, a longtime coach in the greater Spokane / north Idaho community. Higgins returns as a member of the high school boys coaching staff. The Hawaiian has been a staple in the community since arriving as a…
Shadow Add Morgan Hartanov, Launch Rec+
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Spokane Shadow is excited to announce the addition of Morgan Hartanov to the staff as the new Recreation Director, overseeing programming for children beginning their soccer journey ages 4-8. Check out the new… SHADOW REC+ The Spokane native has been actively involved in the coaching community since graduation, beginning as…
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