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
Late Goals Spoil Day as Shadow Draw 2-2
Saturday, June 15, 2019 The Spokane Shadow took the lead twice Saturday at the Spokane Shadow Polo Grounds against NPSL NW Conference leader Crossfire Redmond, who tallied in the final minutes of each half to earn a 2-2 result. The draw was the first point against Crossfire in three meetings for Spokane this season, but…
Three Days of Shadow Soccer
Friday, June 14, 2019 The Spokane Shadow First Teams have plenty of soccer on tap for this weekend with a game each day as the June home bonanza continues. The action begins Friday evening as the Shadow U23s play host to regional rival Yakima United at the Polo Grounds at 6:00. The game ends a…
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