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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12. Inter Miami

Jan 28, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, US; Inter Miami CF defender Noah Allen (32) heads the ball
Jan 28, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, US; Inter Miami CF defender Noah Allen (32) heads the ball / Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Last season finish: 48 points; 6th in East, 12th in League; Lost in Opening Round
Player to watch: Messi??? (ST Leo Campana)

If Miami gets Messi, that changes literally everything for Inter Miami and MLS as a whole.

With that in mind, Miami hasn't signed Messi and has one of the weakest rosters in the league. The Herons lost their two best players from last season and lacks any clear chance creators. Miami would be even lower if it weren't for the promise of the summer and Phil Neville's ability to get more from less.