LA Rams coach Sean McVay hopes team never plays in Australia again

Coach reacts to Melbourne defeat

Sean McVay told reporters on Thursday that he hopes his team never returns to play in Australia. He stated the wish is not because the atmosphere was poor, as that fact would be taken out of context. The Rams lost their season opener 27-7 against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Future schedule remains uncertain

The NFL has signed a multi-year agreement to host two matches in Victoria with an option for a third. It is not yet known which teams will participate in future games under this deal. The Rams hold marketing rights through the Global Markets Program alongside the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders.

Plans focus on next opponent

McVay wants to move forward quickly with the upcoming season instead of dwelling on the overseas trip. The team is preparing for a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants in Week 2. Both coaches tried to downplay the impact of arriving one day before the match rather than a week prior.