In 2008, Fitzgerald started every game for the Demon Deacons and finished with 13 clean sheets on the season and was named to ACC Honor Roll.
During his time in college, Fitzgerald also spent two season with USL Premier Development League club Cary Clarets.
[3] However, Akira never made an appearance for NYFC, and on May 19, 2015, it was announced Fitzgerald would be re-joining the RailHawks on loan through the NASL's spring season.
[6] Fitzgerald joined USL side Tampa Bay Rowdies ahead of their inaugural 2017 season in the league, where he would make 13 appearances between 2017 and 2018.
[10][11] On December 20, 2023, USL Championship side North Carolina FC announced the signing of Fitzgerald to a two-year contract.