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
Crossfire Challenge Success Concludes First Half of Tourney Slate
Saturday, July 24 The first half of the summer tournament calendar wrapped up over the past two weekends with the Crossfire Challenge – among other events – and quite a few sides performing well, claiming three championships among eight semifinal appearances. Reaching the semifinals of the event were G2003/04 Rave RCL, G2007 GA, B2008 RCL,…
Club Alum Darby Doyle Joins Coaching Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021 The Spokane Sounders are pleased to announce that longtime club alumni Darby Doyle, fresh off of graduating from 2019 NCAA Division II Finalists Western Washington, has joined the club’s coaching staff. “Beyond thankful to join the staff that helped me build a foundation to learn and that created so many great…
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