Easton was drafted, as a 16-year-old, by the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the NASL on December 14, 1981 and had previously trained with Leicester City in England.
Earlier in the year, he also appeared in several matches during Tampa Bay's indoor campaign, that had culminated with them winning the 1983 title.
[4][5][6][7] After leaving the Rowdies in 1983, Easton signed with Dundee United of the Scottish Premier Division and joined their reserve team squad.
[8] In March 1985 he joined club Forfar Athletic on loan,[9] making two appearances for them in the Scottish First Division.
[10] Easton was released by Dundee United at the end of the 1985–86 season, having not made any first team appearances in three years at the club.