While he considered pursuing a culinary career, he ultimately decided to turn professional with the Richmond Kickers of USISL.
[2] On March 8, 1995, D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS) named Huwiler as a Discovery Player.
That season, Huwiler was an integral part of the Ruckus team which made it to the A-League championship series only to fall to the Seattle Sounders.
On August 19, 1996, United loaned Huwiler to the Richmond Kickers for the remainder of the season, then waived him on November 7, 1996.
His retirement was precipitated when Carson White of the Raleigh Flyers broke Huwiler's leg in the final game of the season.
Huwiler was an integral part of the squad, starting all 3 games in Barcelona, and recognized as one of the top performers for the U.S.
In 2002, Marquette University High School hired Huwiler as its junior varsity boys soccer team coach.