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 Girls U13 and Older
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 The Spokane Sounders are proud to announce the coaching staff for G2013 and older teams for the 2022-23 season. The Girls Academy sides head into their third season in the GA after a very successful opening campaign in the spring of 2021 and in the midst of another fruitful outing currently…
Shadow Play Yakima to 2-2 Draw in EPLWA Opener
Sunday, May 1, 2022 The Spokane Shadow Men’s First Team returned to the pitch for the first time in two years Sunday, facing rival Yakima United in the Evergreen Premier League Opener and finishing in a 2-2 stalemate. The visiting Hoppers got on the board first, tallying 11 minutes into the contest via Michael Raya.…
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