Retired soccer gamer Brad Knighton‘s household has actually suffered a terrible loss.
The previous New England Revolution goalkeeper’s child Olivia Knighton passed away at age 11 in a boating mishap near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina July 19.
“There are no words to express the depth of our profound grief and sorry in this moment,” checked out a message published on Brad’s Instagram July20 “Our family is still in shock at the sudden and tragic loss of our beautiful and brilliant daughter, Olivia, to an unfortunate boating accident yesterday. We are all still in disbelief that her bright and pure light was taken away from us so suddenly. Somehow, we will get through this together as a family.”
In addition to her father, who retired from expert soccer in January after 16 years, Olivia is made it through by her mom, Britney Knighton, and more youthful bros, Owen Knighton, 9, and Brooks Knighton, 5.
“Olivia loved soccer and the Revolution with all of her heart,” the message continued. “Our family always felt your support behind us during my career. We will need you and your prayers with us now more than ever. We love you, Olivia. Brad, Britney, Owen, and Brooks Knighton.”
