Manny Faridnia

Sounders Junior Program South Director   

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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

WYS Cup Titles Conclude Fantastic 2017-18 Season

May 16, 2018

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Four Spokane Sounders and Spokane Shadow teams claimed State Cup and President’s Cup championships over the past month, wrapping up an incredible 2017-18 season in Washington Youth Soccer that saw the club’s teams earn 11 league championships along with nine other semifinal appearances or top two league finishes in RCL or…

Spokane SC Shadow Partners with Soccer West

April 30, 2018

Monday, April 30, 2018 The Spokane SC Shadow and Spokane Sounders are excited to announce that it linked up with Soccer West, one of the nation’s leading soccer specialty dealers, to provide equipment and apparel for the Spokane Sounders, Spokane Shadow and Sounders Development Program teams and players. Based in western Washington, Soccer West has…