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The best chance was Montreal’s Laura Stacey's breakaway attempt when her wrist shot hit the crossbar.
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Its best was a crossbar-skimming miss by former Rapid Anthony Markanich on a lovely cross by James Rodriguez, a Colombian legend who played his sixth and final MLS match on Wednesday before heading home to prepare for the World Cup.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Marco Reus sailed a shot over the crossbar from distance in the 25th minute.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
The goal was waived off after fouls on both teams caused a do-over for Yeboah that hit the crossbar.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Its best was a crossbar-skimming miss by former Rapid Anthony Markanich on a lovely cross by James Rodriguez, a Colombian legend who played his sixth and final MLS match on Wednesday before heading home to prepare for the World Cup.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Marco Reus sailed a shot over the crossbar from distance in the 25th minute.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
The goal was waived off after fouls on both teams caused a do-over for Yeboah that hit the crossbar.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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crossbar
noun
cross·bar
ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something
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