The 2017 Reno 1868 FC season was the club's inaugural season of existence, and their first in the United Soccer League, the second tier of American soccer.

[1] The club's named was decided with a contest known as "USL Reno 2017".

[2] On June 29, 2016, the club announced a two-year partnership with the San Jose Earthquakes of MLS.

It was also stated that San Jose would have control over the technical side of the club.

[3] The team hired Earthquakes Assistant Coach Ian Russell as Head Coach on November 22, 2016.