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
HISTORY: Spokane Sounders 2001 Rave Girls Win USYS NW Conference
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Marking a first in Spokane soccer history, the 2001 Spokane Sounders Rave girls captured the U18 Girls Northwest Conference Championship in the USYS National League. The ladies bested their elite peers in the Northwest Conference with a 4-0-1 record that earned the team an automatic berth for the Far West Regionals,…
Spokane Sounders B2005 Rave Clinch RCL1 Title
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 With two games remaining on their slate, the 2005 Spokane Sounders Rave Boys head into their final weekend of the league season having clinched the U14 RCL1 Championship. The season started out with a fantastic eight-game win streak, giving the side a commanding advantage in the table. The team, which also…
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