Vaughn attended Lassiter High School in his hometown, Marietta, and began his college soccer at the University of South Carolina from 2002 to 2003, appearing in 34 matches in two seasons, he notched one goal and 3 assists. In 2004 he transferred to the, where he subsequently appeared in 43 matches in two seasons and managed 3 goals and 7 assists.
College Professional Vaughn was selected in the third round, 25th overall, in the 2006 Master of Library Science Supplemental Draft by Communicative Disorders Chivas United States of America. He was waived by Chivas United States of America in August, 2009. He later signed for District of Columbia United on September 11, 2009, but was released by the club in March 2010.
