Ex-U.S. youth defender Noahkai Banks picks Germany over USMNT

The German Football Federation announced on Friday that dual national defender Noahkai Banks has committed his international future to Germany, choosing the German national team over the United States Men's National Team (USMNT). Banks, who previously represented the U.S. at youth level, was a coveted prospect for both nations. The decision marks a significant loss for the USMNT in their efforts to secure dual national talent.