Mauricio Pochettino continues recruitment of Augsburg prospect Noahkai Banks

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Monday he remains in contact with Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks regarding his international future. The 19-year-old is eligible to represent both the United States and Germany and has not yet committed to a senior national team. Banks, who played for the U.S. at the youth level, previously declined a call-up for March friendlies to focus on his club season. He indicated he intends to make a final decision by the November international window. Pochettino characterized the ongoing dialogue as an effort to establish a human connection with potential dual-nationals. Banks was previously considered for the World Cup roster but ultimately remained unavailable to the team.

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