Career
College and Amateur
McGovern spent his entire college career at the University of New Mexico, playing for his outstanding head coach Jeremy Fishbein. He lists Fishbein among those who have influenced him the most. He made a total of 52 appearances for the Lobos and tallied five goals and five assists.
He also played for Football Club Tucson in the Premier Development League.
Professional
On February 26, 2015, McGovern signed a professional contract with USL expansion side Real Monarchs Salt Lake City. He made his professional debut a month later in a 0–0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy World War II
