[1][5] While at college, Cochran appeared for PDL clubs Michigan Bucks and K-W United FC during their 2013 seasons.

[6][7] Cochran left Wisconsin after his junior season, signing a Generation Adidas deal with Major League Soccer.

[10] During his first pro season, Cochran made 19 MLS appearances as the Dynamo finished 8th in the Eastern Conference, missing out on the playoffs.

[12] During the 2015 season, Cochran made 7 MLS appearances as the Dynamo finished 8th in the Western Conference and failed to qualify for the playoffs again.

[17] Despite going on trial with the Colorado Rapids in the 2016 MLS pre-season, where he scored a match winning goal in a friendly against Sacramento Republic,[18] Cochran was not offered a contract and signed with USL club Saint Louis FC on March 6, 2016.

[12] He had 2 assists from 27 appearances during the regular season as Saint Louis finished 14th in the Western Conference, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

Cochran ended the season with 18 USL appearances and 1 goal as Saint Louis missed the playoffs again, finishing 12th in the Eastern Conference.

[23] He made his debut for Atlanta United 2 on March 24, getting the start in a 3–1 win against New York Red Bulls II.

He ended the season with 2 assists from 30 appearances as Atlanta United 2 missed the playoffs after finishing 14th in the Eastern Conference.

[27] Cochran ended the regular season with 24 appearances and 4 assists, helping Phoenix finish top of the Western Conference.