Getty Images SportWATCH: USMNT starlet Noahkai Banks' stunning run and assist in Augsburg's win against FC Koln
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AFPWhat happened
Banks' big moment came in the 55th minute with the two clubs deadlocked at 0-0. After receiving the ball on the right-hand side of the field, Banks blitzed past a defender and darted toward the end line. Then, the teenager cut inside and played a ball right across goal to Rodrigo Ribeiro, who was there to tap home to make it 1-0.
Alexis Claude went on to make it 2-0 in the 95th minute, with Banks earning a yellow card while helping his side maintain a clean sheet in the win.
GettyBanks' rise
Although he didn't play during his only USMNT call-up in the fall, Banks' club form could have him in the World Cup picture even as he seeks his first cap. Since that initial camp in September, Banks has emerged as a crucial starter for FC Augsburg, starting 18 Bundesliga matches for the club while coming off the bench in a two more.
Back in the fall, USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino said Banks had the potential to be the best centerback in Germany or perhaps even Europe. When asked about that comment on a recent roundtable with reporters, Banks said he had a lot of work to do to not just reach that level, but earn his place with the USMNT in general.
"It was a great compliment," the 19-year-old said, "but I know I have to work a lot to get there. I'm not there yet. It's been great, but I'm not there yet."
(C)Getty ImagesWhat comes next?
With Friday's win, Augsburg find themselves in the top half of the Bundesliga, sitting ninth in the league with three points in their pocket to kickstart this weekend's round of matches. Up next will be a tougher test, though, as they face fifth-place RB Leipzig on March 5.
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