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
Drew Williams Joins Shadow Girls Staff, Named Club GM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The Spokane Shadow are excited to announce that club alum Drew Williams, an assistant with the Whitworth men, is joining the club on a full-time basis after serving as the head coach and assistant for the Shadow Women’s First Team for the past three seasons. He will serve in the club’s…
Shadow Announce HS Coach Assignments, Events Schedule
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 The Spokane Shadow are pleased to unveil the coaching assignments and event schedules for the 2025-26 High School age boys squads. Tryouts are February 24 & 25 at Dwight Merkel. “I am happy to announce our coaching assignments for 2025 Boys High School age teams,” said Boys U13+ Director Jesse Retan.…
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