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 Men Win NPSL Opener 2-0; U23s Tie Tri-Cities
Sunday, May 12, 2019 A goal in each half propelled the Spokane Shadow Men’s First Team to a 2-0 victory against OSA Seattle FC in the opening game of their Northwest Conference title defense Saturday night at Spokane Falls CC Stadium. Defender Ole Cloppenburg scored the opener and Tanner Williams the second on assists from…
Cup Season: Four Spokane Sounders Sides Celebrate as Finalists
Thursday, May 9, 2019 It was a weekend full of celebration and heartbreak as numerous Spokane Sounders squads advanced to the championship games of their respective tournaments. Four more sides take a crack at some hardware this weekend in the final edition of State and President’s Cup tournaments for the year. Five teams on the…
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