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
ALUMNI UPDATE – part 2 – Touring the Nation
Thursday, December 26, 2024 It was another great fall season of collegiate soccer in the region thanks in part to a number of alumni from the club. REST OF THE NW Edition – A look through the GNAC and Cascade Conference alumni. Leading the way in fine fashion yet again is goalkeeper Mercedes Cullen, an…
Directors Behind the Scenes – Cam Bushey
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 The son of the club’s former technical director, it is probably no surprise to now see Cameron Bushey taking on a directorial role for the Shadow, serving as the U13-U19 Girls Academy Director. “A director’s role is multifaceted, encompassing program management and technical oversight. I oversee our Girls Academy teams, U13-U19,…
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