USA Men’s Soccer Team Faces Euro 2020 Challenges Amidst Growing Criticism of Coach's Inadequate Mental Prep
The USMNT roster for its March friendlies did not include a name many were hoping to see: Noahkai Banks.
The U. S. men's national team roster for its March friendlies did not include a name many were hoping to see: Noahkai Banks.
The 19-year-old defender has been performing at a high level with FC Augsburg this season, but USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that he was not available for selection amid an approach from Germany. Banks has become a regular starter in the Bundesliga and looks to be one of the best young defenders in Germany. The Hawaii-born defender has represented the U.
S. at various youth international levels and earned a senior call-up in September, though he didn't see the field. But the teenager has recently begun to consider a switch to Germany, where he's lived since he was a young child.
Last month, Banks admitted that he was "torn" over whether to continue with the U. S. or switch to Germany.