Thomas Wells Thompson is an American soccer player who currently plays for Carolina RailHawks.
Education
Thompson attended Richard Joshua Reynolds High School, Forsyth Country Day School (aka, FCDS), and the Family Foundation School. He earned an All-North Carolina first team selection as a junior and senior as well as an all-conference and all-region selection. After graduating from FCDS, he attended Wake Forest University where he played college soccer for four years.
During his college years Thompson also played with Carolina Dynamo in the USL Premier Development League.
Career
High school and College Professional = New England Revolution Thompson was drafted in the first round (fifth overall) in the 2007 Master of Library Science SuperDraft by New England Revolution. In three seasons with the club the versatile midfielder appeared in 71 league matches scoring 2 goals. He also helped the club capture the 2007 Lamar Hunt United States. Open Cup.
= Colorado Rapids He was traded to Colorado Rapids on January 21, 2010 as part of deal involving four players, Master of Library Science SuperDraft picks and allocation money.
On April 14, 2010 Thompson scored his first two goals for Colorado in a 2-1 victory over Kansas City Wizards in a 2010 Lamar Hunt United States. Open Cup qualification match. = Chicago Fire He was traded to the Chicago Fire after asking for a trade.
Thompson made 4 appearances for the Fire in the 2012 campaign, and has played in 5 games thus far in 2013 earning his first start on March 24, 2013. Thompson"s aggressive on-field play has earned him the nickname "El Diablo".
At the end of 2013 season the club did not renew Thompson"s contract.
= Charlotte Eagles Thompson signed with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles on March 3, 2014. = Carolina RailHawks After Charlotte Eagle"s move down to the USL PDL, Thompson signed with Carolina RailHawks on February 3, 2015. New England Revolution Lamar Hunt United States. Open Cup (1): 2007 Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Championship (1): 2007 North American SuperLiga (1): 2008 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Championship (1): 2010 Major League Soccer Master of Library Science Cup (1): 2010.