Why Ricardo Pepi's failed transfer to Fulham is a good thing for his career and ...

For soccer players around the world, playing in the Premier League can be a crowning achievement of their careers while also offering lucrative financial rewards. That allure can cause players to leave good situations in other European leagues for a chance to compete in England, which may not manifest in reality. A move was close for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi to join Fulham, but it fell through on deadline day due to PSV not being able to secure a replacement striker for the American. On one hand, Pepi won't be able to join Antonee Robinson at a club that has a rich history of American players becoming stars, but, on the flip side, Pepi's last move to a big five league should act as...