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

Superb Season For Club Players in High School

December 6, 2019

Friday, December 6, 2019 The 2019 fall season proved to be a tremendously successful outing for Spokane Sounders and Shadow players over the past few months. In the end seven individuals were honored with eight Most Valuable Player awards and dozens were named to All-League teams. In the Greater Spokane League the Offensive and Defensive…

Spotlight: Coming Together – Brave Like Brooke

October 16, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 “As the game came to a close the team crossed the field as they usually do. We all started to clap but then the girls began to walk towards me, each carrying the most beautiful daisy. Our daughter Lauren with the remaining flowers came and hugged me as we cried,” said…