The club initially planned to partner with Leipziger FC 07, forming a joint team in the fourth tier Landesliga Sachsen.

A few weeks before the start of the season, the partnership ended and RB Leipzig announced that it was to compete as an independent.

[8] The RB Leipzig women's team joined the 2016–17 Landesliga Sachsen (effectively skipping the 5th tier), generating criticism from several clubs.

[9][10][4][11] The criticisms were heard, and after a roundtable discussion with other clubs and the SFV, Leipzig offered to play the season starting seven youth players each game.

[17][18] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.