Jurgen Klinsmann has called on companies around the United States to allow their workers time off to watch the USA's World Cup match against Germany by issuing a 'get out of work' letter.
The USA manager will lead the team in a crucial match against his native Germany on Thursday as both nations attempt to qualify for the knockout rounds in Brazil.
Ahead of the match, a printable letter has been released via Twitter, calling for employers to allow their workers a few hours off to watch the match, which will get underway at midday Eastern time.
The letter, signed by Klinsmann, reads: "I understand that this absence may reduce the productivity of your workplace but I can assure you that it is for an important cause."
The team's 2-1 victory over Ghana attracted a record US audience of 16 million, while almost 25m tuned in to watch their nation secure a 2-2 draw with Portugal on Monday.
Need note to get out of work Thurs? @J_Klinsmann has you covered. Show your cool boss. It will def work! #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/i2oCZmGAGZ
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 25, 2014
Danielle Joynson
