Mayele Malango’s journey took him from Malawi to Lowell 10 years ago. Now, he takes his shot with the Revolution II

By Matt Doherty Globe Correspondent

There are times when Mayele Malango will reflect on his remarkable journey, from his days as a toddler in the Democratic Republic of Congo to his landing with the inaugural edition of the New England Revolution II team this spring.

He will look at pictures of himself at age 3 and remember that was when he and his family fled their country during the Second Congo War. Then he'll think about the struggles he faced living for a decade in a Malawi refugee camp, where food and shelter were no guarantees, and where he played soccer barefoot on the gravel roads because he didn't own a pair of shoes.

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