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Soda has a lot of calories which leads to weight gain around the middle. Diet Soda also seems to cause weight gain around the waist. Soda also has phosphates which cause aging, kidney problems, heart problems, bone problems, and muscle loss. Carmel coloring has been linked to cancer. The cans and plastic bottles have BPA. The manufacturing of soda causes water pollution and the plastic rings kill wildlife.
High fructose corn syrup (sugar) is probably the biggest concern. Soda is just a bunch of empty calories which will either replace healthy foods or add additional calories to your diet.