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Soccer News / Goal.com / October 25
'I’m German now!' Bundesliga rising star opts for the DFB

'I’m German now!' Bundesliga rising star opts for the DFB

The DFB can look forward to the services of defender Noahkai Banks, who has officially chosen to play for the German national team. "The decision is final, I'm German now," the 19-year-old FC Augsburg defender told Sky at half-time in Augsburg's match against Union Berlin.

Augsburg News / HITC / September 19
Mauricio Pochettino sends ‘Commitment is not 50%, it’s 200%’ message after Noahkai Banks chooses Germany over USA

Mauricio Pochettino sends ‘Commitment is not 50%, it’s 200%’ message after Noahkai Banks chooses Germany over USA

Mauricio Pochettino has sent a clear message about commitment after highly rated USMNT dual-national Noahkai Banks chose Germany over the United States.

Augsburg News / Goal.com / September 18
'We want players with no doubt' - Mauricio Pochettino accepting of Noahkai Banks' Germany decision as USMNT coach calls for '200 percent' commitment from players

'We want players with no doubt' - Mauricio Pochettino accepting of Noahkai Banks' Germany decision as USMNT coach calls for '200 percent' commitment from players

Banks made his commitment to Germany official on Friday, filing a one-time switch to join the German U-21s for this international break. Filing that switch ensures that he cannot continue on with the USMNT, who he joined for one senior camp in 2025 after playing for the U.S.

Noahkai Banks News / Field Level Media / September 18
D Noahkai Banks chooses Germany over U.S.

D Noahkai Banks chooses Germany over U.S.

Noahkai Banks has decided to represent Germany instead of the United States in his international soccer career. The German Football Federation made the announcement about the former U.S.

Soccer News / The American Pitch / September 8
As discussions surrounding dual-nationals continues, USMNT set to battle Germany for Noahkai Banks' signature

As discussions surrounding dual-nationals continues, USMNT set to battle Germany for Noahkai Banks' signature

Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are no strangers to one another. Seven years ago, the two faced off in Madrid with a Champions League title on the line.

Soccer News / HITC / September 8
Still undecided? Pochettino delivers blunt Noahkai Banks warning as defender weighs USMNT or Germany future

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.

Noahkai Banks News / Field Level Media / September 7
Noahkai Banks still undecided, to miss upcoming USMNT camp

Noahkai Banks still undecided, to miss upcoming USMNT camp

While German-American defender Noahkai Banks remains undecided about his national team future, he will not be part of the upcoming U.S. men's national team camp, coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Monday.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 7

'Cannot consider him for next camp' - Mauricio Pochettino offers Noahkai Banks update as defender weighs USMNT or Germany future

Banks, a 19-year-old defender for Bundesliga side Augsburg, was initially called into USMNT camp in September after previously representing the U.S. on the U-17, U-19 and U-20 levels.

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