RANGELY, Colo. — Colorado Northwestern Community College announces the resignation of Head Women's Soccer Coach, Eldon Brough, after leading the Spartans through the most historic era in program history. While CNCC will greatly miss his leadership, Coach Brough departs leaving behind a model of growth, competitiveness, and academic excellence that has permanently elevated CNCC Athletics.
When Brough arrived in Rangely, he accepted both the men's and women's soccer programs, coaching both teams for his first two seasons before focusing solely on the women's team for his final two years. That focus only accelerated the success, leading CNCC to back-to-back postseason appearances and the most successful stretch in program history.
The Transformation — Year-by-Year Progress of Women's Program
| Season |
Record |
Goals Scored |
Goals Conceded |
Goal Differential |
Notes |
| 2021 (Before Arrival) |
0–16 |
3 |
125 |
-122 |
Program struggled |
| 2022 (First Season) |
3–12–1 |
12 |
58 |
-46 |
+76 improvement |
| 2023 |
6–11–1 |
32 |
31 |
+1 |
First positive differential |
| 2024 |
9–5–4 |
53 |
24 |
+29 |
First postseason berth |
| 2025 |
10–6–1 |
60 |
29 |
+31 |
Second postseason berth |
In the span of just four seasons, CNCC went from 0 wins and 3 total goals to becoming one of the top-scoring teams in the Scenic West Athletic Conference, earning respect across the NJCAA and proving that Spartan Soccer had arrived.
The 2025 Season — A Year for the Record Books
The 2025 Spartans broke multiple program records, including:
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Most wins in program history — 10
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Most conference wins — 8
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Tied for 3rd place in Scenic West standings with 25 points
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Most goals ever scored in a season — 60 (highest in conference)
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Most shutouts — 7
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Best goal differential — +31
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First wins in program history over: North Idaho, Truckee Meadows, & CSI
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Only team to defeat nationally ranked SLCC during the regular season
All-Conference Excellence
CNCC also recorded the most All-Conference selections in program history:
First Team All-SWAC
Third Team All-SWAC
Multiple Spartans also earned Scenic West Player of the Week honors, including:
Amelia Warner, Jasmine Hernandez, and Lilly Wittwer.
A Legacy That Will Last
"This team has completely redefined what CNCC Women's Soccer can be," said Brough. "These players — and the culture we built — have raised the standard for what is possible here. It has been an honor to coach them and to represent CNCC."
With program-defining wins, a series of firsts, academic success, and a foundation built on resilience, the Spartans are now firmly established as a respected and competitive program in the Scenic West. Coach Brough leaves CNCC better than he found it — a true testament to his vision and leadership.
CNCC Athletics will begin a national search for the next head coach, but his impact will continue to ripple through Spartan Soccer for years to come.
Thank you, Coach Brough — once a Spartan, always a Spartan.
