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 KinzingerAdam Daniel KinzingerThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Tax March - CDC in limbo on J&J vax verdict; Rep. Brady retiring Matt Gaetz makes six-figure ad buy targeting CNN amid sex trafficking allegations Gaetz was denied meeting with Trump: CNN MORE (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 McHenryPatrick Timothy McHenryOn The Money: House panel spars over GameStop, Robinhood | Manchin meets with advocates for wage | Yellen says go big, GOP says hold off House panel spars over GameStop frenzy, trading apps Robinhood CEO, regulators to testify at House hearing on GameStop frenzy MORE (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 MengGrace MengDemocrats work to pick up GOP support on anti-Asian hate crimes bill House to vote on DC statehood, gender pay gap Both parties look to recruit Asian American candidates as violence against group increases MORE (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