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
Local Standout John Palladino Returns, Joins Spokane Sounders Staff
The Spokane Sounders are proud to announce that John Palladino, one of Spokane’s most accomplished players, is returning to his hometown as an addition to the club’s coaching staff after stellar playing and coaching careers across the nation. And, he’s a successful actor as well. “It is a true honor to join this club and…
Marissa Mykines Joins Spokane Sounders Coaching Staff
The Spokane Sounders is excited to announce that Marissa Mykines, one of the region’s most outstanding players, has returned to the club as a member of the Spokane Sounders coaching staff. “I am very excited to get back into coaching and to rejoin this club,” said Mykines.”Soccer will always be my passion and getting to…
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