While in high school, Rowe played club soccer for Crossfire Redmond's youth system, where he was named in the U-16 West All-Conference First Team in 2007 and 2008.

As well as winning the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year award, Rowe was also selected to the All-Pac-10 First-team and Third-team All-American, while leading the Bruins to the Louisville, Kentucky Regional Game in the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Tournament.

[4] During Rowe's sophomore campaign he scored six goals and tallied 10 assists during UCLA's run to the semifinals of the NCAA College Cup.

He scored his first goal in the 2012 campaign for the New England Revolution in a surprising win over defending MLS Champions the Los Angeles Galaxy 3–1 on the road.

[6] In June 2018, The Revolution were approached by an unnamed Israeli Premier League club regarding a potential transfer for Rowe, however no deal was made as terms could not be agreed upon by the teams.

[14] Rowe announced his retirement from professional soccer on February 2, 2024, via social media posts; he stated that he wanted to "end on a high note" and look after his health.