Following a reorganisation of top-level women's football in England, the 2017 season will only cover half of a traditional season's length, while the FA WSL shifts its calendar to match the traditional autumn-to-spring axis of football in Europe.[2] For the same reason, there is no Champions League qualification nor relegation to be competed for.
Lauren Bruton extended her contract with Reading on 19 January, until the summer of 2018.[7]
On 23 January, Melissa Fletcher signed her first professional contract with the club, until June 2018,[8] with Charlie Estcourt signing a similar deal on 25 January,[9] and Becky Jane signed a new contract with Reading until June 2019 on 26 January.[10]
On 6 February, Reading signed a new contract with Kirsty McGee, until June 2018,[12] with Harriet Scott also signing a new 18-month contract with Reading on 9 February.[13]