Manny Faridnia

Sounders Junior Program South Director   

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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 Chosen as Players First Club by US Club Soccer

March 25, 2021

The Spokane Sounders are extremely honored to be named a Players First club, a program created by US Club Soccer to recognize clubs around the nation that are committed to providing an exceptional player development experience through the proper facilitation of relationships with their coaches, parents and players. The Spokane Sounders are the only and…

Turnbow Drafted, Becomes Third Professional Club Alum in a Year

January 14, 2021

Thursday, January 14, 2021 For the second consecutive year a former Spokane Shadow / Spokane Sounders youth player was drafted by the National Women’s Soccer League. Kelsey Turnbow was drafted Wednesday by the Chicago Red Stars with the 18th overall selection. She is the third former club player in the course of a year to…