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
HS Boys Coaches Announced for 2024-25
Friday, January 26, 2024 With tryouts just around the corner on February 12-13, the coaches for the upcoming 2024-25 season for the High School age boys teams have been announced by 13+ Boys Director Jesse Retan. Leading the four boys squads next season will be Bryan Hernandez, Marc Mason, Abbas Faridnia and Stephen Swanger. “I…
Andi Hurst Named Operations Manager
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 The Spokane Sounders / Shadow are excited to announce the addition of Andi Hurst to our administrative staff as the new Operations Manager. “I am very excited to join this organization,” said Hurst. “Everyone that I am meeting and working with has a desire to do good things for our soccer…
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