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2023 Major League Soccer Predictions: Western Conference

ByChristopher Adams|
Oct 30, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles FC celebrate the win over the Austin FC
Oct 30, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles FC celebrate the win over the Austin FC | Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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7. San Jose Earthquakes

Oct 9, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) celebrates with
Oct 9, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) celebrates with | Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Last season finish: 35 points; 14th in West, 26th in League
Player to watch: W Cade Cowell

Luchi Gonzalez is in for the volatile Matias Almeyda, and the former FC Dallas boss should be the steadying hand needed for the floundering Quakes.

The top line talent of Jeremy Ebobisse, Cristian Espinoza and Carlos Gruezo --- combined with a solid supporting cast --- should be enough to get San Jose back in the playoffs. The only real questions are at center back, where injuries and lack of top quality could hurt them once again.

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