Daughter of longtime former MLS goalkeeper, 11, killed in boating accident in South Carolina

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The daughter of former longtime New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton tragically died in a boating accident in South Carolina on Wednesday, family and officials confirmed. She was just 11-years-old. 

Olivia Knighton was killed in a boating accident on the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River after the 23-foot boat she was on was "rocked by a large wake," which was caused by another passing boat, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said Thursday. 

New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton, #18, covers the ball during a match between the New England Revolution and Charlotte FC on April16, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

According to officials, the wake caused all 12 passengers on the boat to go overboard. 

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Olivia was struck by the boat’s propeller and later died as a result of her injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Knighton, who retired from Major League Soccer earlier this year, confirmed his daughter’s passing with a statement posted to social media. 

"There are no words to express the depth of our profound grief and sorrow in this moment." Knighton wrote. 

"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."

New England goalkeeper Brad Knighton, #18, warms up prior to the start of the MLS match between the New England Revolution and Atlanta United FC on