Arrest and Charges
Nancy Fetzner, 52, was taken into custody after a probe uncovered a scheme to divert club assets for her own benefit. She now faces a first‑degree felony count of scheming to defraud $50,000 or more.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Fetzner was removed from her treasurer role and booked into the county jail before posting a $50,000 bond. She is slated to appear before Circuit Judge D. Ryan Felix on September 25.
Financial Trail Uncovered
Investigators say more than $44,000 was funneled into a personal sub‑account, while nearly $102,000 moved from the club’s accounts to cover expenses that included a Las Vegas vacation and multiple Disney‑related purchases.
The total loss to the North Manatee Soccer Club is estimated at over $146,000, a sum that officials say was earmarked for youth programs and facility upkeep.
Community Response
The club’s leadership emphasized that the misconduct does not reflect the organization’s commitment to its members, and steps are being taken to tighten financial oversight. The case has drawn attention from local parents and youth sports advocates.