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
Shadow Announce GK Tryout Details
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The Spokane Shadow have announced that each age groups tryout session will feature a 30-minute goalkeeper evaluation for the 2025-26 season. The goalkeeper sessions will begin 30 minutes prior to the full team tryout session for each age group and will be conducted by Shadow Director of Goalkeeping Bryan Hernandez and…
Shadow Add GU Assistant James Garces to Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025 The Spokane Shadow are excited to announce the addition of James Garces to the club’s staff. Garces, an assistant with the Gonzaga men’s program, came to Spokane this past year with extensive collegiate and elite youth level experience. “James’ background at the highest levels of the game in the Division I…
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