In addition to IF Elfsborg, 35 other teams from 13 different countries played in Gothia Trophy (B17). They were divided into 6 different groups, whereof IF Elfsborg could be found in Group 5 together with IF Brommapojkarna, CCL Soccer Club and TikiTaka Academy. IF Elfsborg continued to Play off A after reaching 2:nd place in Group 5. In the playoff they made it to 1/4 Final, but lost it against ASEC with 3-4. In the Final, Right to Dream won over IFK Göteborg and became the winner of Play off A in Gothia Trophy (B17). IF Elfsborg also participated in Gothia Tipselit Trophy (B17) during Gothia Cup 2017. They reached the Semi final in B17E Play off B, but lost it against Jönköpings Södra IF with 3-4.