[4] He made his professional debut in FCD's match against Sporting Kansas City on March 11, 2017.
[citation needed] On April 14, 2018, Hayes scored his first MLS goal against New England Revolution.
[citation needed] Hayes was traded to Minnesota United on January 21, 2020, in exchange for a third-round MLS SuperDraft pick.
[6] On March 7, 2023, Hayes signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC ahead of their 2023 season.
[7] Hayes joined North Carolina FC on December 18, 2023, ahead of the club's return to the USL Championship.