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
Get to Know a Coach – Cruz Galm
Tuesday, December 19 One of the younger coaches in the club, Cruz Galm is embarking on a coaching career as he continues his education at Gonzaga University. His playing career blossomed during his high school years and found further success in college for CC Spokane. “My soccer career really started as soon as I joined…
Boys Teams Shine Through Fall Season
Tuesday, November 28 Another great fall season is all wrapped up for the Spokane Sounders and here is a quick glance around some of the achievements on the field from the older, competitive age groups. The B2009 ECNL RL squad are off to a good start, sitting mid-table in the competition at 3-4-1 with wins…
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