[3] He was among several Division 1-A rugby players to train with the ACT Brumbies in Canberra, Australia in 2016.
[4][5] He spent a season at San Francisco Golden Gate RFC in the Pacific Rugby Premiership, before being selected for the San Diego squad for the inaugural MLR season.
Sylvia became the 19th player in Major League Rugby to reach 50 appearances.
[6] He was named in the USA Falcons squad for the tour to South Africa.
[7] He made his debut for the USA national side in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Repechage.