Tomas Pondeca (born October 10, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Corpus Christi in USL League One.

Career

Youth and amateur

Pondeca played for the Marauders varsity soccer program at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas from 2016 to 2020. He was recognized as an Allstate All-American in 2019.

He joined French futsal side Paris ACASA futsal in 2020, scoring once in 5 appearances.

Professional

Following an open trial with North Texas SC, Pondeca signed a contract for the MLS Next Pro season on March 10, 2023.

Pondeca signed a 2-year contract with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer on December 15, 2023. He made his league debut with the club on June 29, 2024, in a match against. FC Cincinnati.

On January 13, 2025, New Mexico United announced they had acquired Pondeca on loan from FC Dallas for the 2025 USL Championship season. Pondeca returned to FC Dallas at the end of the season and his contract option was declined.

International

Pondeca made his debut for the United States men's national futsal team on March 3, 2020, against Slovakia.

At the 2021 CONCACAF Futsal Championship, he tallied two goals and was awarded the tournament Young Player Award.

Honors

Individual

North Texas SC

External links

  • at Soccerway