U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino says 19-year-old center back Noahkai Banks has not decided whether to represent the United States or Germany, and the team will not include him in the next camp. Pochettino’s comments indicate the USMNT is waiting for Banks to make a clear international commitment before considering him for upcoming preparations.
Banks, who is described as a German-American player, says he is still weighing his options and expects to make a decision soon. Yahoo Sports reports that Pochettino continues to pursue Banks, while The Athletic adds that the USMNT cannot plan on him for the next camp due to his undecided status. Fox Sports similarly frames the situation as an ongoing recruitment process, with Pochettino publicly signaling what the USMNT can and cannot do while Banks remains undecided.
Across the outlets, the central point is that Banks is in an active choice process between the two national teams, and the USMNT’s immediate planning depends on when that choice is finalized.
