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
Continued Coaching Education For All
April 15, 2019 As summer approaches, continued education and development opportunities continue to be a focus for our Select program to provide the best soccer experience in the community. The club’s partnership with reigning MLS champion Seattle Sounders FC plays a primary role in that experience and is something unique to our community. Our partnership…
Ladies Impress at Vegas Showcase
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Several Spokane Sounders girls teams visited Las Vegas recently for the Players Showcase and performed well, including the reigning USYS NW Conference champion 2001 Rave girls. Spokane Sounders 2001 Rave finished unbeaten in their group at 3-0-1, downing Legends, Dallas Texans and Slammers FC ECNL before playing a second Slammers FC…
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