Congress wants time off for World Cup

Lawmakers are joining soccer fans in requesting a break in the middle of the workday on Thursday to catch the United States face-off against Germany in the World Cup.

The U.S. men’s national team head coach Jürgen Klinsmann penned a playful excuse note on Wednesday for soccer-loving workers to submit to their employers ahead of the noontime (EST) game.

On Thursday morning, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) did just that, writing to his boss, Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), on Twitter:

What do you say @SpeakerBoehner? Just this once for the #USMNT, I promise. pic.twitter.com/M9F97k6rwL

— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) June 26, 2014

Several members of Congress rooted on the home team ahead of the match.

Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) wrote:

I believe that we will win. #USAvsGermany #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/shSGFMZ6FS

— Rep. Lee Terry (@LEETERRYNE) June 26, 2014

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) posted on Twitter:

I believe that we will win!!! Cheering hard for @ussoccer as they take on Germany! #USMNT #USAvGER #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/gMQE1qQaWT

— Patrick McHenry (@PatrickMcHenry) June 26, 2014

House Democrats Grace Meng (N.Y.) and Dina Titus (Nev.) also voiced their support:

Big game today at the #WorldCup. Let’s all wish @USSoccer #USMNT the best of luck against #Germany! #USAvGER

— Grace Meng (@RepGraceMeng) June 26, 2014