2025 has just begun, but what a year it’s already been for American center-backs! 👏🏾🇺🇸

- Noahkai Banks made his Bundesliga today for Augsburg, coming on during the 29th minute against Stuttgart. The 18-year-old slotted in well in their backline.

- Grayson Dettoni debuted for Bayern Munich in a friendly against RB Salzburg a week ago. The 19-year-old has been making great progress at the reserve team.

- 16-year-old Ethan Degny signed with French Ligue 1 club Nice this week, and earned heavy praise from their sporting director.

Keep in mind that all three are very tall, athletic, and mature for their age. Dettoni is 6’5 while Banks and Degny are 6’3.

If they continue to develop well, the USMNT will have a very strong backline for the future.