{"id":33173,"date":"2025-12-15T17:51:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/is-it-too-soon-early-reactions-to-the-2026-mls-season-whos-bound-to-be-the-most-let-down-plus-danny-navarro-shares-essential-tips-for-the-2026-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:51:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:51:46","slug":"is-it-too-soon-early-reactions-to-the-2026-mls-season-whos-bound-to-be-the-most-let-down-plus-danny-navarro-shares-essential-tips-for-the-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/is-it-too-soon-early-reactions-to-the-2026-mls-season-whos-bound-to-be-the-most-let-down-plus-danny-navarro-shares-essential-tips-for-the-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Too Soon? Early Reactions to the 2026 MLS Season! Who\u2019s Bound to be the Most Let Down? Plus, Danny Navarro Shares Essential Tips for the 2026 World Cup!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"subscribe-to-the-cooligans\"><strong>Join the Cooligans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the early reactions regarding Major League Soccer&#8217;s 2026 season. Who might end up being the biggest letdown? Can Inter Miami secure another MLS Cup title? And, is there a contender who could rival Messi for the MVP award?<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Christian has a conversation with Danny Navarro,* known for his insights as a <em>travel soccer enthusiast<\/em>, as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Danny provides valuable advice on how to experience the World Cup without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p>He also discusses what fans can expect next summer when the World Cup takes place in the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(9:30) \u2013 Identifying the biggest disappointment for MLS in 2026<\/p>\n<p>(15:00) \u2013 Highlights from the offseason&#8217;s major autograph session<\/p>\n<p>(19:00) \u2013 Predictions for the 2026 MLS MVP<\/p>\n<p>(21:00) \u2013 Surprises to look out for in the 2026 MLS season<\/p>\n<p>(24:15) \u2013 Predictions for the 2026 MLS Cup champion<\/p>\n<p>(28:30) \u2013 Danny Navarro joins the conversation. <em>cooligans<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"MLS prediction\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ob0y4kRkqSmDXcErHgasKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-12\/9c2fb7f0-da05-11f0-b9bf-ae3cbea4789c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>MLS Prediction<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <\/strong><strong><em>Catch the full episode on YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore more from the Yahoo Sports podcast network at: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> or on <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>yahoosports.tv<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This discussion is crucial as it highlights potential shifts in MLS dynamics ahead of a major international event. 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