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 Alums Post Fantastic College Campaigns
Monday, December 23, 2019 Nearly every week there were players from the club this past fall making headlines in the collegiate ranks, leading their teams to victories and the postseason while earning many accolades along the way, including five players that were recognized on United Soccer Coaches All-Region Teams at the conclusion of the year,…
Heading Abroad: Oosting Invited on ODP Spain Trip
Monday, December 9, 2019 After a year of hard work, good news has been coming in spades for B2005 ECNL player Tasyn Oosting over the past few months. In addition to earning a spot in the West Region pool for the second consecutive year the young Spokane Sounder was invited to Interregionals December. If that…
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