Ipswich, England, hopes football club's success will revive local economy and community

English soccer is booming in the U.S. While little threat to the mighty NFL, millions of Americans are increasingly rabid fans of English clubs. Almost half of the teams in the Premier League are American-owned, including Ipswich Town, which has had a fairytale rise into the top tier since American investors took over. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Ipswich, his hometown.

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