Career
College and amateur
Zimmerman played college soccer for James Madison University from 2005 to 2008. In his four years with James Madison, he appeared in 75 matches scoring 13 goals. He was primarily used as a central midfielder.
In 2007 he also played club soccer for a top Florida youth club, The Human Context United.
He also played for Brandon Flames and Temple Terrace Spirit. Professional
Zimmerman was drafted in the third round (44th overall) of the 2009 Master of Library Science 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.
Zimmerman was briefly sent on loan to Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USL Second Division in May 2009.
United. Zimmerman was selected by Philadelphia Union in the 2009 Master of Library Science Expansion Draft on November 25, 2009. He also spent time on loan with Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Second Division.
He was waived by Philadelphia on March 1, 2011.
He signed with Carolina RailHawks Football Club of the North American Soccer League in April 2011. In December 2011, Carolina re-signed Zimmerman for the 2012 season. Zimmerman scored 15 goals for the Railhawks in 2012 and was named to the 2012 NASL Best XI. After an injury-ravaged 2014, Zimmerman left Carolina and signed with United Soccer League club Wilmington Hammerheads on March 12, 2015.
International
In 2001 Zimmerman played for the United States Under-15 national team
