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
Coaches Announced for U11/U12 Teams
Monday, May 9, 2022 The Spokane Sounders are proud to announce the coaching staff for the U11 and U12 teams participating in the Washington Inland Soccer League for the 2022-23 season. TRYOUTS SOON – REGISTER NOW! GIRLS G2011 Valley Rave – Jason Bellefeuille G2011 Valley Shale – Megan Oliver G2011 South Rave – Torrey Finn…
Get to Know Spokane Sounders – Playing WISL
Focused on providing the younger age groups (U11 & U12) the best opportunity to play matches on a more local landscape, the Washington Inland Soccer League is a regional competition by Washington Youth Soccer. Focused on maximizing development of the fundamentals in play, the league is structured to regular competition at a local level so…
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