USMNT camp opens without Noahkai Banks, the 19-year-old defender who chose Germany over the U.S.

The U.S. Men's National Team opened a new camp without 19-year-old defender Noahkai Banks, who chose to represent Germany over the United States. Banks, who was reportedly close to earning a starting role with the USMNT, will instead begin his international career with Germany's under-21 side. The news was reported on September 21, 2026, by Steven Goff for Yahoo Sports.