Zimmerman was drafted in the third round (44th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls.

His play in pre-season earned him a contract with the Major League Soccer club.

He made his debut for the team on 20 March 2009 in a friendly against Portland Timbers which ended in a scoreless draw.

[5] He signed with Carolina RailHawks FC of the North American Soccer League in April 2011.

[8] After an injury-ravaged 2014, Zimmerman left Carolina and signed with United Soccer League club Wilmington Hammerheads on March 12, 2015.