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

Shadow WFT Set for WPSL Season Opener at Polo Grounds Saturday

May 19, 2023

Friday, May 19, 2023 The Spokane Shadow Women’s First Team is set to embark on the 2023 WPSL campaign with their home opener Saturday at 5:00 at the Spokane SC Complex / Polo Grounds. The campaign will mark the debut of club alum and Whitworth men’s assistant coach Drew Williams as head coach and feature…

24 Players Named GA Talent ID Selections

May 19, 2023

Friday, May 19, 2023 The Spokane Sounders are thrilled to unveil this season’s selections for The Girls Academy Talent ID Conference event for the Pacific Northwest Conference. This year 24 players were identified for the event from Spokane Sounders, expanding from last year’s 17. The six GA Spokane Sounders sides as a collective finished as…