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Noahkai Banks Torn Between U.S. and Germany Soccer Futures

3/1/2026

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Noahkai Banks, a 19-year-old defender for FC Augsburg, weighs choosing between the United States and Germany.
He was born in Honolulu to an American father and a Spanish-German mother.
Banks was called up to the U.S. senior team but did not play.
He is in discussions with both national teams about his future.
Banks contributed to Augsburg's 2-0 win over FC Cologne, extending their unbeaten streak to eight.

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Noahkai Banks, a 19-year-old defender for FC Augsburg, weighs choosing between the United States and Germany.
He was born in Honolulu to an American father and a Spanish-German mother.
Banks was called up to the U.S. senior team but did not play.
He is in discussions with both national teams about his future.
Banks contributed to Augsburg's 2-0 win over FC Cologne, extending their unbeaten streak to eight.