Ryan Tolmich

Mauricio Pochettino says that the U.S. men's national team will have to deal with Noahkai Banks' decision to represent Germany, but the head coach is ultimately accepting of the teenage defender's choice. That's because Pochettino wants to focus his USMNT around players with '200 percent commitment', not players who are questioning whether or not the USMNT is the right choice for them.

The USMNT could use Noahkai Banks. Germany offer no easy route to the top. But the defender's decision deserves more than a search for someone to blame.

GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of four upcoming friendlies

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Rising stars Cavan Sullivan, Mathis Albert and Zavier Gozo are among the 12 players named to the U.S. men's national team for the first time ahead of the upcoming set of four friendlies. Manager Mauricio Pochettino, who confirmed his return to the USMNT in August, has also selected 12 players who were on this summer's World Cup roster, although big names Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun all miss out.

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The call-ups for the USMNT squad could happen any day now, and GOAL's writers look at the biggest storylines so far ahead of September camp.

GOAL previews the biggest storylines of U.S. internationals playing abroad this weekend.

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From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.

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The talent is there. But as teenagers push for USMNT call-ups, Mauricio Pochettino is watching more than what they do with the ball.

U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino says that Noahkai Banks will not be considered for a call-up for the team's upcoming camp, as the Augsburg defender remains undecided about his international future. Banks removed himself from consideration for a USMNT call-up in March and, ultimately, for the World Cup as he mulled over his future with both the U.S. and Germany.