Melia played for the Long Island Rough Riders in the USL Premier Development League in 2007.

[4] An injury to veteran goalkeeper Scott Vallow resulted in increased playing time and a number of starts for Melia during the 2009 season, and he became known for his accurate long balls from goal kicks and dead-ball situations.

[citation needed] After trialling with Real Salt Lake during their pre-season, Melia signed with the club on March 16, 2010; he was sent on loan to USL Division 2 side Charleston Battery in April.

[8][9] In August 2014, Sporting Kansas City called Melia up from the league pool after two of the team's three goalies, Eric Kronberg and Andy Gruenebaum, were injured.

[15] Melia's contract was not renewed ahead of the 2025 season, ending his 9-year long tenure with the club.