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
Spokane Shadow Host WPSL West Regional Playoff
Thursday, July 11, 2024 After finishing the 2024 season with an impressive 6-1-1 (W-D-L) record in the WPSL Northwest Conference the Spokane Shadow Women’s First Team is set to host the WPSL West Regional Playoff this weekend at Whitworth University, squaring off against San Francisco Nighthawks in the Semifinals Saturday with the winner advancing to…
Shadow Men’s First Team in EPLWA Playoff Hunt
Monday, July 1, 2024 The Shadow Men’s First Team are looking to defend their Evergreen Premier League championship as they head into the final weeks of the EPLWA season. They host Tri-Cities Badgers in their final home match Sunday, July 14 at the Spokane Polo Grounds at 5:00 in a vital contest in the push…
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