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

Michaelson Joins DPL Coaching Staff

April 30, 2024

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 The Spokane Sounders and Shadow are excited to announce that Christo Michaelson will be returning to the club as part of the DPL coaching staff beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season. “I’m really excited to get back and work with the club again,” said Michaelson. “I had a great experience the…

Hernandez Named New DPL Director

April 23, 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 The Spokane Sounders and Shadow are excited to announce that Bryan Hernandez has been appointed as the DPL Director beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season. The California native from Humboldt University has quickly grown into a leader in the club since originally joining as a goalkeeper for the Shadow Men’s First…