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
Spokane Sounders Unbeaten in Girls Academy Openers
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 An unbeaten record of 11-0-1 for an opening road trip to Oregon was a fantastic way to kick off the 2022-23 Girls Academy season. The Spokane Sounders ladies opened with five wins and a draw at Eugene Timbers and capped weekend with a sweep of Bridge City FC. “The Girls Academy…
Coaches Set for 2022-23 HS Boys Spokane Sounders
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 The Spokane Sounders are excited to announce the coaching staff for the HS Boys age groups for the upcoming 2022-23 ECNL season. Tryouts for the teams are February 15 & 16. The teams will be led by Boys Director of Coaching Jay Vela and Jesse Retan with Adrian Washington and Bryan…
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