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
Club Alum Hedge Drafted 1st Round by Seattle Reign
Friday, January 17, 2020 Former Spokane Shadow youth player Kelcie Hedge was drafted Thursday by Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League, concluding the First Round as the ninth overall selection. The selection for the Post Falls, Idaho native comes following an outstanding collegiate career at Santa Clara University that concluded this fall…
Peretti Invited to National Team Training Camp
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Spokane Sounders 2003 ECNL Boys player Chris Peretti received an early holiday gift just over a week ago at the close of the Interregionals down in Bradenton as Western Regional Team member was named one of the Top 22 of the event from all four regions. In addition to being recognized…
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