Mauricio Pochettino continues recruitment of Augsburg prospect Noahkai Banks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
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.
- •Mauricio Pochettino confirms ongoing communication with dual-national defender Noahkai Banks.
- •Noahkai Banks is eligible to represent both the United States and Germany.
- •The 19-year-old previously declined a USMNT call-up to focus on his start with Augsburg.
- •A final decision regarding his international status is expected by the November break.
- •Noahkai Banks previously represented the United States at the youth level.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Still undecided? Pochettino delivers blunt Noahkai Banks warning as defender weighs USMNT or Germany future
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to court Augsburg prospect
"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 now.
"Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks says he'll soon decide whether to continue representing USMNT or switch to Germany.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:10 AMStill 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 now.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 3:53 PMUSMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to court Augsburg prospect
Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks says he'll soon decide whether to continue representing USMNT or switch to Germany.
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