Noahka banks Waivers on USMNT?

About this episode

The episode discusses Noahkai Banks' indecision regarding his national team allegiance and the implications of dual nationality in soccer.

What appeared to be a sure thing has gone all topsy-turvey. Noahkai Banks, born in Hawaii, raised in Germany, and played for US Youth teams has come out recently and stated that he's keeping options open and doesn't want to make a rash decision. Will Poch pursue Banks despite stating he only wants players who are 100% behind the team? Will we lose Banks to Germany, just like we did with Brown? Either way, this is the way of the Dual Nat. Player torn between countries and cultures, though harboring a favorite between the two (human nature). Only thing we can do is be more persuasive than the other... and hope.

People in this episode

Host: The Straight Red Card

Topics covered

• USMNT
• Dual Nationality
• Soccer Decisions
• Cultural Identity
• Youth Soccer

Keywords

• Noahkai Banks
• USMNT
• Germany
• Dual Nationality
• Soccer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Youth

Places: Hawaii, Germany

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