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
Coaches Announced for Older Boys ECNL and RCL
Monday, February 3, 2020 Spokane SC Sounders announced the coaches for the Older Boys (2002-05) ECNL and RCL teams for the 2020-21 season. With the continued success of the oldest boys teams of recent years, – from RCL I champions to the storied acceptance into the Boys ECNL – the Spokane Sounders continue to set…
Spokane Sounders Success at PacNW Classic
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Seven sides travelled to the west side over the holiday weekend for the PacNW Winter Classic and performed well in the event with four teams advancing to the semifinals of their brackets, including a championship for the G2005 Rave. The G05 ladies dominated the G05 Premier bracket with five shutout performances.…
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