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

Older Boys Boys 2020 Info Meeting on Feb 4

January 21, 2020

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Spokane SC Sounders announced that the club will be hosting an Older Boys (2002-2005) Informational Meeting on February 4, 2020 in advance of their upcoming tryouts for the same age groups. The session will begin at 7:00 pm at the SYSA office. Open to all parents of boys interested in joining…

Club Alum Hedge Drafted 1st Round by Seattle Reign

January 17, 2020

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…