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
Additional Spokane Sounders Boys Coaching Staff Announced
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The Spokane Sounders are proud to announce the completion of the Boys coaching staff for the 2022-23 season. The announcement rounds out the staff for the boys with the B2010 through B2008 coaches and B2007 Copa joining the previously announced B2007 to B2004/05 ECNL and RCL staff that were unveiled prior…
Get to Know Spokane Sounders – Playing RCL
As a growing community with an expansive player pool, the Spokane Sounders are thrilled to be members of Washington Youth Soccer’s Regional Club League, which features the top 18 clubs in the state. REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS [+] The RCL provides the highest level league play and player development in the state. It outlines rigorous standards…
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