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
Cup Season: Forward Progress for Spokane Sounders
Friday, May 3, 2019 Quarterfinal and Group Play action over the weekend saw success continue for the Spokane Sounders with six teams advancing to State and President’s Cup Semifinals this weekend in addition to more qualified and in the running for the following weekend’s event. Two sides will be in action in State Cup semifinals…
Cup Season Full of Success for Spokane Sounders
Saturday, April 27, 2019 With continued group play still to go for the older girls groups, the outlook on the spring State Cup and Presidents Cup tournaments is very positive for the Spokane Sounders with nine teams already advancing from their groups and another eight in contention to do so over the next few weeks.…
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