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

GA Youngers Finish Fall in Good Position

December 27, 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 The Shadow continues to excell in the Girls Academy in the Pacific Northwest. The younger sides kept things going in the fall with top four performances. The 2012 group finished the fall slate in second at 2.2 points per game on a 7-2-1 record. They finished ranked second in defense with…

Positive Results as GA Olders Return to Action at Showcase

December 27, 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 The older Girls Academy squads returned to action following their high school campaigns with a trip to the Winter Showcase and Champions Cup competition in NorCal with another successful outing despite limited training time together. The senior 06/07 group put forth arguably the best outing of the four squads with a…