 Shipalane trialled with Columbus Crew during the 2009 pre-season, but was not offered a contract by the team; instead, he was signed by the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division.He made his professional debut on 18 April 2009 in Harrisburg's 2-2 opening day tie with the Richmond Kickers.He scored 6 goals in 18 appearances for the Islanders in 2009, and was named USL-2 Rookie of the Year.