Manny Faridnia

Sounders Junior Program South Director   

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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

Shadow Tripleheader Saturday; Ladies Play Again on Sunday

June 21, 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019 The heart of the playoff race will be on display this weekend for the Spokane Shadow Women’s and Men’s teams as they take the pitch at Spokane Falls CC Stadium in a series of five games in two days that also features the Shadow U23s and the Fun Zone presented by…

Shadow Tripleheader Saturday; Ladies Play Again on Sunday

June 21, 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019 The heart of the playoff race will be on display this weekend for the Spokane Shadow Women’s and Men’s teams as they take the pitch at Spokane Falls CC Stadium in a series of five games in two days that also features the Shadow U23s and the Fun Zone presented by…