2023 Major League Soccer Predictions: Eastern Conference

Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;  The Philadelphia Union players react after defeating
Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; The Philadelphia Union players react after defeating / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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6. FC Cincinnati

Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US; FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) warms up
Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US; FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) warms up / Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Last season finish: 49 points; 5th in East, 10th in League; Lost in Conference Semis
Player to watch: M Luciano Acosta

FC Cincinnati spent its first three seasons as MLS's ultimate cellar-dwelling embarrassment. Things finally changed last year.

Cincinnati made the playoffs for the first time ever last season behind a three-headed attacking monster and smart defensive signings.

There might be a minor backslide on the Ohio River with the looming transfer of Brenner and depth issues throughout the defense, but Cincinnati is certainly talented to make another playoff run.