The 2017 Chicago Red Stars season was the team's ninth season. The team competed in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. In 2017, for the third consecutive season, the Red Stars made it to the post-season playoffs and was eliminated in the semi-final.
The entire 2017 roster was returned for 2018 NWSL season.
Players who were under contract to play for the club in 2017 NWSL season.
+ indicates player was added during the season, - indicates player was removed during the season.
Players selected by the club in 2017 NWSL College Draft.
After the 2018 season several Chicago Red Stars players were loaned to clubs of W-League of Australia to play in their 2017-2018 season.
<small>Update June 1, 2018 Source: NWSL 2017 season</small>