Banks: U.S. or Germany? World Cup Dilemma

0:00This is Corey with MLS News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. 19-year-old center back, Noahkai Banks from FC Augsburg, is making ways in the Bundesliga with his strong form, putting him in the mix for. Mauricio Pochettino's U.S. men's national team roster ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Born in Hawaii to an American father and German mother, he has dual nationality and admits he's still open to representing Germany instead. Banks rose through Augsburg's academy and has been a regular starter this season, despite his young age. He earned his first senior U.S. call-up last September for friendlies against Japan and South Korea, but didn't see any playing time, which keeps his, international options flexible under the rules for players under 21. U.S. soccer fans could get upset if he switched sides, given his history with American youth teams, including the under-17 World Cup. American U.S. legend Landon Donovan has praised him, saying he wouldn't be shocked to

1:02see Banks starting in the World Cup. The defender says he's torn and talking to both national teams and their coaches, planning to discuss it with his family for his long career ahead. Just a month ago, he sounded committed to the U.S., but now he's weighing everything carefully. Meanwhile, the U.S. team has won over key dual nationals like Fuller and Balogun, Wire Rhydy, Eunice Musa, and Ricardo Peppy, but recently lost talents to Germany and Mexico. His status for the March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal will show off their moving fast to lock him in. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM