 He was officially added to D.C.'s permanent roster on 14 December 2009, and in doing so became the first City Islander to jump directly to MLS.On 16 April 2010, Shipalane was loaned out to USL Second Division side Richmond Kickers, but played just one game before being released by D.C. United, simultaneously bringing to an end both his MLS tenure and his loan deal.After a brief stint with Harrisburg City Islanders in June 2010, he signed with Carolina RailHawks in the USSF Division 2 Professional League.