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

NPSL Unbeaten Streak Snapped by Crossfire

May 26, 2019

Sunday, May 26, 2019 In a thrilling back-and-forth affair Saturday, the Shadow Men’s First Team saw its 17-game regular season NPSL unbeaten streak come to an end on the road against newcomer Crossfire in a 5-3 contest. The hosts grabbed the lead quickly on a cross from the left that was knocked in at the…

Shadow Pick Up Four NPSL Points on the Road

May 19, 2019

Sunday, May 19, 2019 The Spokane Shadow Men’s First Team continues to find success in the NPSL, earning another four points with a 2-0 win versus PDX FC and a 0-0 draw against FCM Portland on the road this weekend to extend the team’s league-leading regular season unbeaten streak. The team’s unbeaten regular season streak…