The public high school one block from my home has been turned into an evacuation center.

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The only other North American soccer facilities that come close in terms of atmosphere for my money are Red Bull Arena and the Home Depot Center.

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"I've won twice against the Lakers, once at home, and just to come here and win my first game ever at Staples Center is great, " Wall said.

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