 On 23 February 2011 North Sound SeaWolves of the USL Premier Development League announced the signing of Nowland as player-coach.Nowland will serve as assistant coach to head coach Alex Silva as well as be a field player for the squad.After only 3 matches with North Sound, Nowland transferred to the Washington Crossfire and made his debut on 4 June 2011, in a 2–0 loss to Victoria Highlanders.