2016–17 Adelaide United FC (women) season

The 2016–17 Adelaide United FC season was the club's ninth season in the W-League, the premier competition for women's football in Australia. The season covered the period from October 2016 to February 2017. Adelaide United sought to improve upon their previous season's performance and compete for a finals berth. Key players were retained and new players were brought in to strengthen the squad. The team competed in a round-robin format against other W-League clubs, playing both home and away matches. Results of individual matches, player statistics, and the team's overall league standing are documented elsewhere. The season's outcome determined Adelaide United's qualification, or lack thereof, for the W-League finals series. Post-season analysis typically focused on the team's strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in subsequent seasons.