Background
McGowan was born in Adelaide into a Scottish family from Glasgow.
McGowan was born in Adelaide into a Scottish family from Glasgow.
He is the brother of fellow football player Ryan McGowan. Hearts
McGowan signed for Hearts in 2008 from Para Hills Knights. Following his loan spells McGowan returned to Hearts.
In a 0-0 draw against Hibernian on 4 January 2012, McGowan drew praise from Manager John McGlynn for a good display, including stopping striker Leigh Griffiths.
McGowan started at right back when Hearts lost 3-2 to Street Mirren in the Scottish League Cup Final. McGowan signed a new one-year contract, having started negotiations in January.
McGowan made the switch from the number 74 shirt for number 5 following the departure of Darren Barrister McGowan was an ever present in the team making thirty-seven appearances at the end of the 2013-2014 season, With the club in administration McGowan along with other experienced players were released by the club upon expiry of his contract.
Loan Spell
On 16 November 2011, McGowan joined Scottish Second Division side East Fife on loan.
In all he made 25 appearances in all competitions for East Fife, scoring one goal. Manager John Robertson was interviewed after the season on gaining McGowan services for the following season, but said at our level he"s too good. In June 2011, McGowan joined A-League franchise Gold Coast United on a season long loan.
He made his debut on the opening day of the season on 9 October against Wellington Phoenix.
Adelaide United
In June 2014, McGowan returned to his hometown, signing with Adelaide United on a two-year contract. Dylan made his debut for Adelaide United in the Future Farmers of America Cup in the round of 32 against the Wellington Phoenix.
He scored his first goal against rivals Melbourne victory in round 22 of the 2014/15 season. He has been capped by the Australia U/23 team twice.
McGowan has been capped 28 times and has scored 4 for the Australia U-20 side and was a member of the team that finished runners-up in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship and the U/20 World Cup in Colombia.