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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2. Philadelphia Union

Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, US; Philadelphia Union players react on the field during
Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, US; Philadelphia Union players react on the field during / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Last season finish: 67 points; 1st in East, 2nd in League; Lost in MLS Cup Final
Player to watch: ST Mikael Uhre

The Philadelphia Union narrowly missed out on one of the best seasons in MLS history. Philly lost the Supporters' Shield to Los Angeles FC on a tiebraker. LAFC doubled the damage with a heart-stopping win over the Union in a legendary MLS Cup Final.

Philly will be looking for revenge and brings back practically its entire team with a handful of key depth additions. The only thing keeping the Union off the top spot is a potential long run in the Concacaf Champions League.