[2][3] McGlynn played five years of college soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara between 2008 and 2012, including a redshirted year in 2011 due to a season-ending injury.
[4] During a match against UC Davis Aggies in 2012, McGlynn was arrested and escorted from the field in handcuffs after he had assaulted the referee.
[5][6] While at college McGlynn appeared for Premier Development League side Ventura County Fusion in 2012.
[7] On 22 January 2013 McGlynn was selected in the fourth round (72nd overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by San Jose Earthquakes.
[8] Following his release by San Jose at the end of the 2013 season, McGlynn returned to Ireland and spent time with Drogheda United, Bray Wanderers and Longford Town.