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
Shadow Womens First Team Hits WPSL Midseason Unbeaten
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 The Spokane Shadow Women’s First Team is in the midst of a midseason off week after finishing out its four-game home slate over the weekend with another dominant performance, heading into a road slate as the top team in the Northwest Conference with an unbeaten 3-0-1 record that is best in…
Four Sides Set for GA Playoffs & Showcase
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 A trio of Spokane Sounders / Shadow teams – G2009, G2010 and G2008 – are set to kick off their postseason campaign this week at the SilverLakes Soccer Complex in northern California this week at the Girls Academy Playoffs along with the G2007 squad participating at the event in the GA…
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