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 WFT Win WPSL Opener 5-0
Sunday, June 1, 2025 The Spokane Shadow Women’s First Team opened up defense of the Pacific Northwest Division title in fine fashion Sunday afternoon at Whitworth, cruising to a 5-0 victory against the Vancouver Victory in their WPSL Season Opener. Delani Walker found Bre Koscielski just seven minutes in for the opening tally and went…
Shadow WFT Kicks Off June 1 at Whitworth
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 The reigning WPSL Northwest Conference champion Spokane Shadow return to action Sunday versus Vancouver Victory in their home opener at 3:00. All WPSL home matches are at Whitworth University. The Shadow Women’s First Team schedule for 2025 will see them at home nearly the entire month of June with contests on…
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