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 Girls U13+ Tryouts, Coaches & Events
Friday, May 2, 2025 The Spokane Shadow have announced that U13+ Girls tryout and season details for 2025-26, including the coaching assignments and events calendar. TRYOUT SCHEDULE G07/08 – May 19 & 20 (Mon/Tue) – 6:30-8:00 G2009 – May 21 & 22 (Wed/Thur) – 6:30-8:00 G2010 – May 21 & 22 (Wed/Thur) – 6:30-8:00 G2011…
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…
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