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
Catching Up with Coach Ahead of WPSL Season
Monday, May 6, 2019 We are within two weeks of the Season Opener and WPSL debut for the Spokane Shadow. We caught up with coach Kevin Moon about how things are shaping up on and off the field. As is usual with the trickle of college players reporting, a handful have been training for a…
Fan Faves Return as Shadow Men Prepare for NPSL Opener; Early Success for U23s
Sunday, May 5, 2019 The Spokane Shadow Men’s First Team is excited to announce that among the roster coming together for the 2019 season are seven fan favorites from last season’s Northwest Championship side, including three Conference XI selections. Leading the contingent are conference award winners Tanner Williams and Spencer Wolfe – both also…
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