Led by Landon Donovan and backed by the club's owners, San Diego Loyal put actions above words after an anti-LGBTQ slur was directed at Collin Martin. In doing so, it revealed what its club is all about.
Siphiwe Tshabalala's unforgettable opening goal for the host nation against Mexico was bookended by an Andres Iniesta strike in extra time that gave Spain its first world title, and in between a tournament unfolded that featured controversy, viral moments and some events with long-lasting legacies.