While with the Rams:


No Learning Curving Needed Here: Azania gained the respect of the VCU coaching staff right away and earned a starting spot in six of the Rams’ first seven games of 2008.

Providing the Insurance:  She provide a much-needed insurance goal for her first collegiate goal in a crucial 2-0 Black & Gold victory over George Mason on September 28, 2008.

An ‘A’ in Athleticism: The coaching staff and fans of VCU women’s soccer have dubbed Azania one of the most athletic players on the Rams’ roster. 

Right on the Mark: With a shooting percentage of nearly 65%, it was clear that Azania knew exactly where she was aiming when she fired all seven of her shots on goal in 2008.

It’s in the Number: The last Ram to wear #20 was Hayley Moorwood, currently a midfielder for the New Zealand National Team and has appeared in both the World Cup and the Olympics since her time at VCU. 

Prior to VCU:

The Champ is Here: Barbosa was a key member of the Colegio Alovrada’s run to the Copa Guarana Antartica Championship during her sophomore season.  

A Team for the Ages:  That team that captured the Copa Guarana Antartica Championship was a memorable one for Azania, as they went undefeated and were an offensive powerhouse averaging over five goals per game.
   

Getting to Know Azania

Connecting the Dots: The global connections of Co-Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak helped land Azania in the Black & Gold. Roberts Sahaydak along with her husband and Co-Head Coach Tim Sahaydak were looking to start a connection in the soccer powerhouse of Brazil and after Roberts Sahaydak spoke with Cici (a player on the Brazilian national team that she against) the VCU coaching staff headed to Brazil to check out the soccer club that Azania happened to be playing for. Since Azania was looking for a place to continue her studies, it was a perfect match!

Admiring Amanda: Asked about who she looks up to the most, Azania responded "Amanda Adams. She is the best example of commitment, respect and team chemistry I have ever had to the opportunity to play with, and she's funny. I feel privileged to be her teammate."

Brains Must Run in the Family: Not only is Azania an outstanding student, but her mother is a professor back in Brazil while her father serves as a herpetological lab technician.