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4mo ago

Augsburg’s Noahkai Banks Leans Toward Germany, Out of US March Squad

Skipping the United States’ March camp signals a preference for Germany over a World Cup fast-track.

Augsburg – In den letzten Wochen beschäftigte sich Augsburg-Star Noahkai Banks (19) neb...

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the 19-year-old defender now favors representing Germany rather than the United States at senior level.
  • He will not join the USMNT for the March internationals after recent conversations with U.S. Soccer.
  • A choice against the United States would likely mean giving up a 2026 World Cup opportunity, though Banks says he will not base his decision on one tournament.
  • Born in Hawaii and raised in the Allgäu, the 1.93 m FC Augsburg starter has 21 Bundesliga appearances this season after U.S. youth caps and an unused senior call-up in September.
  • Reporting diverges on German FA contact, with BILD citing no outreach so far and Banks telling Transfermarkt he previously spoke with the DFB; no invitation has been issued.