The 2025-26 European soccer season is here! After a busy summer of drama and excitement, including Chelsea knocking off Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, we are back with a new club season across the continent.

In the Premier League , the action kicks off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth on Friday. LaLiga and Ligue 1 also begin play this weekend, with the Bundesliga and Serie A beginning the following week.

That means it's time for nine of ESPN's writers to predict everything from silverware to transfer window regrets. We also asked each of them to provide one big, bold prediction that we'll be sure to revisit at the end of the season.

Who is primed to surprise or disappoint this season? Does anyone think Wrexham can keep their fairy tale alive

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