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
Spokane Sounders Repeat as GA Champions Cup Representatives
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 With the fall season fully under way the Spokane Sounders contingent of Girls Academy teams are preparing for their second campaign as conference representatives in the GA Champions Cup, which will begin at the Winter Showcase in late November in Norco, CA at the SilverLakes Sports Complex. A year ago, the…
Alumni Update – Early Season Check-in
Friday, September 29 Last weekend was a fruitful weekend for a few alumni playing in the region, scoring goals in early season conference games for their programs. We’ll start with Dawson Heuett, who tallied the opening goal in what proved be a monumental moment for Eastern Oregon. The Mountaineers went on to record a 4-1…
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