Still undecided? Pochettino delivers blunt Noahkai Banks warning as defender weighs USMNT or Germany future
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Noahkai Banks will not be considered for the USMNT’s upcoming camp as the young defender continues to weigh up whether to represent the United States or Germany. Banks removed himself from consideration earlier this year while he considered his international future, leaving Pochettino with no choice but to leave the Augsburg centre-back out of his plans for…
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that 19-year-old defender Noahkai Banks will not be considered for the USMNT's upcoming camp as the young player weighs up whether to represent the United States or Germany. Banks initially joined the USMNT camp in September but removed himself from consideration earlier this year while he considered his international future.
He has not returned to the senior squad since and turns 20 on December 1st, 2026. Pochettino emphasized that the door has not been closed, but Banks cannot currently be considered for the next camp. The USMNT will continue working with dual nationals who are still deciding which country they want to represent.
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