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
Alumni Update – Freshman Check-in
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 It is early in the college season when the younger players get a look so here’s a quick round-up of how some of the first-year college players are doing so far… AND IT’S PRETTY GOOD! Let’s start with a few that seem to have cemented themselves into the squads already through…
Get to Know a Grad – Cami Hattenburg
A player for the club the last eight years, Cami Hattenburg is preparing for her academic career at San Diego State this fall. Playing since she was six years old, creating a familial bond with her teammates became an important aspect over the years to Cami, who noted that her favorite memory from club soccer…
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