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
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Friday, June 10, 2022 The Spokane Sounders are proud to announce a partnership with COR Institute, a leader in the community in providing groundbreaking and personalized wellness services. Baseline concussion testing for all Spokane Sounders players is a key element of the partnership. “We are excited to have forged this relationship with COR for the…
Shadow WFT Back on the Pitch!
Friday, May 20, 2022 The Spokane Shadow Women’s First Team is back! And they are set to go with a road trip this Saturday to face OSA XF to open the 2022 WPSL season. After a two-year hiatus for the pandemic, the region’s premier women’s side returns to action this season looking to compete once…
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