World Cup 2014: Goalie Tim Howard Spotlight: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Team USA’s Soccer Hero!

Though team USA couldn't win its elimination match against team Belgium, the American goalkeeper, Tim Howard, stamped his sports legacy with a World Cup record 16 saves in a single game. Now is the perfect time to celebrate America's new soccer hero and discover five awesome things about him.

1) Howard is a Jersey Boy

Everybody's favorite soccer star hails from North Brunswick, New Jersey. You just want to say something bad about Jersey but you really can't. During the team USA vs. team Belgium match, students from North Brunswick High School were cheering for their hometown hero.

2) Our Champ Is A Devout Christian

In an interview with Campus Crusade for Christ, Howard reveals, "The most important thing in my life is Christ. He's more important to me than winning or losing or whether I'm playing or not. Everything else is just a bonus."

That's right! God was with him making those spectacular saves!

3) He Has Tourette's Syndrome

Often associated with the exclamation of curse words, Tourette's (or Tourette) Syndrome causes involuntary tics, both motor and vocal. Though Howard was diagnosed with the disorder at age 11, he wouldn't let it get the best of him.

In an interview with Tourette Syndrome Association Inc, the goalkeeper states, "Tourette's Syndrome is not a problem. It is part of my life. It doesn't affect me one way or another, on or off the field. My motto on TS is never let it be a stop sign. I's just a speed bump - another obstacle to overcome."

Definitely an inspiration to youngsters dealing with Tourette's today.

4) Tim Howard For U.S. Secretary of Defense

According to USA Today, a hacker went onto the Wikipedia page U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and changed the name to Howard's.

I do NOT APPROVE of vandalizing wikipedia for comedic effect. But this is exquisite: https://t.co/ReAWTYyppQ

— Jimmy Wales (@jimmy_wales) July 2, 2014

Jimmy Wales, the Wikipedia entrepreneur, tweeted, "I do not approve of vandalizing Wikipedia for comedic effect. But this is exquisite."

5) The Goalkeeper Scored A Goal Once

How many goalkeepers do you know who've scored a goal during a game? In an Everton vs. Bolton 2012 Premiere League match, Howard kicked the ball from way downtown -- and it took one huge bounce right over the Bolton goalkeeper's head and into the net!  Don't believe me? Watch the video below.

Watch the video again. Seriously, how the hell did he do that?

So there you have it folks, five crucial things to know about America's soccer hero, Tim Howard. Readers, what do you think makes Howard so great?