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
Boys 2013-2015 Staff Announced for 2024-25 Season
Monday, May 6, 2024 The Spokane Sounders and Shadow are proud to announce the coaching staff for the Boys 2013-2015 squads for the upcoming 2024-25 season, presented by Boys U10-U12 Coaching Director John Palladino. “I’m so excited for the upcoming season!” said Palladino. “My first year as a director of the U10-U12 Boys program was…
Boys 2010-2012 Staff Announced
Friday, May 3, 2024 The Spokane Sounders and Shadow are proud to announce the coaching staff for the Boys 2010-12 squads for the upcoming 2024-25 season, presented by Boys Coaching Director Jesse Retan. “It is an honor to serve the Spokane soccer community,” said Retan, who will lead one of the teams. “I have truly…