Position: Forward
Age: 24
Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas
Years Pro: 4
Previous Team: New Mexico United
Social Media: Instagram
Biography
Last Season: Tomas most recently played for New Mexico United out of USL Championship in 2025.
Before CCFC: Pondeca calls futsal his first love. Born in Tucson, AZ, he graduated high school in Flower Mound, TX and was an All-State All-American. However, futsal is where he began his professional career. It led him to being named to the United States National Futsal Team. He helped the US reach the final at the 2021 CONCAFA Futsal Championship, finishing as runners-up. He scored twice at the tournament and his play earned him the Young Player Award. The national futsal team then qualified for the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup. He suited up for the Red, White and Blue 17 times.
After an open tryout in 2023, Pondeca earned a pro contract with MLS NEXT Pro team, North Texas SC. His skills were immediately showcased, scoring four goals and three assists in 23 appearances. The following season he helped North Texas claim the MLS NEXT Pro Championship.
However, at the end of 2023, FC Dallas took notice of Pondeca and signed him to a two-year contract. He made a few appearances for the MLS team before being loaned to New Mexico United for the 2025 USL Championship season. Pondeca became just the second player to play for both North Texas and FC Dallas after being signed from an open tryout.
Personal: Tomas has three brothers: William, Aaron and Aydin who all play soccer.
