Overview
- Kicker reported the 19-year-old will pass on a March invitation to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad after conversations with U.S. Soccer to keep Germany in play.
- The German federation has not offered a senior call-up, though Banks is eligible for Germany’s U21s.
- Banks has represented the United States at U-17, U-19 and U-20 levels and took part in a senior U.S. camp in September without making his debut.
- He has emerged as a regular starter for FC Augsburg this season with 21 appearances, one goal and one assist.
- In a recent interview, Banks said he is still deciding on his international future and does not want the upcoming World Cup to drive the choice.