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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9. New York City FC

Oct 23, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Look on New York City FC midfielder Keaton Parks (55)
Oct 23, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Look on New York City FC midfielder Keaton Parks (55) / David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Last season finish: 55 points; 3rd in East, 5th in League; Lost in Conference Final
Player to watch: M Keaton Parks

New York City FC will almost certainly make the playoffs proper. But until the roster is put together, I'm not picking it to happen.

NYCFC officially moved on from one of the best cores in MLS history. Even if New York eventually refills the cupboard, that much talent is nearly impossible to replace in one season.