Dynamo midfielder Ricardo Clark spent two mornings this week participating in a soccer camp for kids, and at one point determined it is a good thing training for the 2017 season does not begin for almost one month.

"We had 7-v-7 and I was getting a little bit winded," Clark said with a smile. "So I guess this is my build up, but I enjoy it."

Clark, who will turn 34 years old before the Houston's season opener on March 4, has enjoyed several productive seasons since turning 30. He is looking forward to at least one more.

Last summer he said he would know when it is time to retire but did not feel like he was close. Last week he repeated that confidently. He has one guaranteed year left on his contract with a club option for one year after that.

The role Clark plays in 2017 is up in the air. He said he had a brief conversation with coach Wilmer Cabrera after he was hired, but nothing solid came from it.

Clark has played every position except forward during his 14-year career that has included two World Cup appearances among 34 caps with the United States Men's National team.

With the Dynamo the last two seasons he has played in the middle of the park as a box-to-box midfielder. He has 20 goals and 13 assists in 117 appearances the last four seasons.

"I like the fact I have been able to adapt to different positions," Clark said. "The Dynamo know that."

The Dynamo front office knew by mid-season in 2016 it would need to majorly improve the roster before 2017. Cabrera and general manager Matt Jordan this month have acquired some significant players who likely will be given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to playing time.

"We knew there was going to be lots of turnover," Clark said. "This is my 14th year in the game. I have seen instances like this where a team needs a changeover. It is a difficult situation for everybody. The guys who leave, you want the best for them and their families."

The turnover may signal a changing of the guard for the Dynamo, but Clark is still a critical part of the club as it tries to rise from the bottom of the Western Conference table.

He may be older, but he said he is still all in. He is not even close to retiring.

"Thankfully my body still feels good. I feel like I can still go," Clark said. "Maybe it is the competitor in me. I still want to keep going. I am going to fight as hard as I can to do that."