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
Shadow Women Split Road Trip
Sunday, June 2, 2019 Facing a tough road trip with a match-up against the defending WPSL champion Seattle Sounders Women and a trek north of the border, the Shadow Women returned home with a split on the weekend from a pair of fantastic performances. On Saturday the Sounders showed whey they have been the dominant…
Final Cupdate & 2018-19 Spokane Sounders Rewind
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 The final weekend of State Cup and President’s Cup play highlighted by the G2001 State Cup title wrapped up a fantastic 2018-19 season for the Spokane Sounders in league and cup play. The G01 ladies took care of business in the semifinals with a 2-0 victory against Kitsap Alliance on Friday…
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