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

15 Alumni Receive Collegiate Postseason Honors

November 22, 2023

Thursday, November 30, 2023 In another incredible fall for Spokane Sounders alumni among the college ranks 15 players were recognized with conference honors following their campaigns this year as many made history or postseason runs with their schools. We will start close to home where Gonzaga, Idaho and CC Spokane made headlines this season. WCC…

38 Players Honored for HS Campaigns

November 22, 2023

Over the past few weeks, the area high school leagues announced their 2023 season honors with many Spokane Sounders players being recognized for their contributions this fall, including a quartet of Most Valuable Player honors. Earning Defensive co-MVP recognition in the GSL 3A/4A was Gonzaga Prep senior Keagan Austin. She helped lead the Bullpups to…